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Guinea President Mamady Doumbouya has retained Bouna Sylla as mines minister following his recent election victory, which concluded the transition to civilian rule. Doumbouya, who came to power in a coup in 2021 and was sworn in for a seven-year term last month, announced new appointments in his government.

Mariama Cire Sylla, previously agriculture minister and a former World Bank representative, will now lead the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Budget. Ibrahima Sory Tounkara, involved in a 2009 stadium massacre trial, has been appointed justice minister.

General Ahmed Mohamed Diallo takes on the role of minister of security and civil protection. Guinea is noted for having the world's largest bauxite reserves and significant untapped iron ore deposits at Simandou, where a major mining project commenced in November.