Guinea’s transitional government has launched the second phase of its nationwide immersion tour, focusing on the prefectures of Upper Guinea to assess local needs and develop tailored policies.
Officials say the initiative aims to gather first-hand insights from communities to inform long-term development strategies.
However, the tour has drawn criticism from opposition groups and civil society organizations, who argue that it serves as a prelude to an early electoral campaign for junta leader General Mamady Doumbouya. Critics claim that instead of being a neutral fact-finding mission, the tour is being used to bolster the military government’s political standing ahead of potential elections.
The week-long exercise has intensified debate over the junta’s commitment to transitioning back to civilian rule.