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Guinea
Doumbouya's aides pave the way for president's trip to NYC

President Mamady Doumbouya in Conakry on 17 September 2021. © John Wessels/AFP

A host of diplomats and advisers are involved in preparations for the United Nations General Assembly later this month. Guinean president, Mamadi Doumbouya, is expected to attend and is counting on this event to push forward his political agenda. [...]

Published on 01/09/2023 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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