More than 7 months after the coup that overthrew President Alpha Condé, the new authorities have still not announced a timetable for the transition. And this, despite the expiration on Monday of the ultimatum set by ECOWAS. The sub-regional organization has not yet communicated on the way forward, but according to some sources, ECOWAS still leaves a few days to continue discussions. In recent weeks, Conakry has taken certain actions to try to comply with the requirements of the sub-regional organization.
First gesture of the authorities: the release of former President Alpha Condé, who was until then under house arrest at the home of his wife. Since Saturday, Professor Alpha Condé is free to move : he can receive and meet his political family. And above all: he can express himself freely.
2nd gesture: the creation of the “inclusive consultation framework”, designed to establish a dialogue with the political class. Last week, the Minister of Territorial Administration asked each party coalition to make proposals for a timetable. But to date, no debate and no decision has been taken. Problem: the substantive work has not started and the ECOWAS ultimatum has expired. At this stage, the authorities have not announced a consensual date for a return of power to civilians.
On the ECOWAS side, the threats of economic and financial sanctions are very real: they even have a “ automatique “as soon as the commitments have not been kept, indicates a good source.
Faced with this, Conakry remains unmoved: “ the Guinean government does not act under constraints or under the dictate of anyone “, underlined Ousmane Gaoual Diallo, the spokesman of the government.