Published on: 2026-07-18
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Conakry, July 18 /Xinhua/ — On Friday, the first session of the new composition of the National Assembly of the country was held at the People’s Palace in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, marking the official start of work of the legislature of the 10th convocation.
As a result of the vote, Dansa Kuruma, the former chairman of the National Transitional Council, was elected speaker of the 147-seat National Assembly, receiving 129 votes. 18 votes were declared invalid.
The most recent parliamentary elections in Guinea were held at the end of May. The National Assembly is the lower house of the bicameral parliament established under the country’s new 2025 constitution. Its members are elected by direct vote for a five-year term.
The inauguration of the National Assembly marks another step forward in advancing institutional reforms in Guinea.
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