From independence in 1958 to the present day, Guinea has been led by presidents, acting heads of state and military leaders who each shaped the country's history in different ways.
Some were elected by popular vote, others assumed office after the death of a president or through military intervention. Together, they tell the story of Guinea's political evolution since independence.
In office: 2 October 1958 – 26 March 1984
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n office: 2 October 1958 – 26 March 1984
Born: 9 January 1922
Died: 26 March 1984 (aged 62)
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Following Guinea's vote for independence in the 1958 referendum, Sékou Touré became the country's first president and founding head of state. He led the independence movement and was widely recognised as the central figure in Guinea's transition from French colonial rule to sovereignty.
He remained president until his death from a heart attack during medical treatment in the United States on 26 March 1984. His death ended more than twenty-five years of continuous rule.
Acting Head of State: 27 March 1984 – 3 April 1984
Acting Head of State: 27 March 1984 – 3 April 1984
Born: 28 January 1923
Died: 19 August 1984 (aged 61)
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As Prime Minister, Béavogui assumed leadership immediately following the death of Ahmed Sékou Touré while constitutional succession was being arranged.
His brief administration ended when the military seized power in a coup led by Colonel Lansana Conté on 3 April 1984.
In office: 3 April 1984 – 22 December 2008
In office: 3 April 1984 – 22 December 2008
Born: 30 November 1934
Died: 22 December 2008 (aged 74)
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Colonel Lansana Conté seized power in a military coup shortly after the death of Ahmed Sékou Touré, ending the rule of the Democratic Party of Guinea. He later became civilian president following the introduction of multiparty politics and electoral reforms.
He remained in office until his death after a long illness on 22 December 2008.
23 December 2008 – 3 December 2009
In office: 23 December 2008 – 3 December 2009
Born: 1 January 1964
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Following the death of Lansana Conté, Captain Moussa Dadis Camara led a military coup and became head of the ruling junta.
His rule ended after he was seriously wounded during an assassination attempt in December 2009. Power was subsequently transferred to General Sékouba Konaté.
3 December 2009 – 21 December 2010
In office: 3 December 2009 – 21 December 2010
Born: 6 June 1964
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General Sékouba Konaté assumed leadership after Moussa Dadis Camara was incapacitated. He guided Guinea through a transitional period towards democratic elections.
He voluntarily handed power to the democratically elected president, Alpha Condé, after the 2010 presidential election.
21 December 2010 – 5 September 2021
In office: 21 December 2010 – 5 September 2021
Born: 4 March 1938
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Alpha Condé won Guinea's 2010 presidential election, becoming the country's first democratically elected president through a competitive electoral process. He was subsequently re-elected in 2015 and 2020.
He was removed from office during a military coup led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya on 5 September 2021.
Since 5 September 2021
In office: Since 5 September 2021
Born: 4 March 1980 (some published sources have reported different birth years).
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Colonel Mamady Doumbouya led the military coup that removed President Alpha Condé in September 2021. He became transitional president and was inaugurated as civilian president in January 2026 following the 2025 presidential election under Guinea's new constitution.
Currently serving.