Guinea: Military leader sworn in and promises not to stand for election

Guinea has sworn in Colonel Mamady Doumbouya as president of the transitional government and he has promised to respect the West African state’s international commitments whilst the country transitions to civilian rule.

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari in a speech to mark Independence Day has agreed to lift the national ban on Twitter, but only if certain conditions are met.

And the Resident Presidents are discussing rockets and missiles.

(Image: Colonel Mamady Doumbouya (C) leaves meeting with Ecowas representatives on September 17, 2021. Credit: Getty Images)