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Guinea’s Doumbouya dismisses 22 prefects and sub-prefects

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Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya has dismissed 22 prefects and sub-prefects accused of facilitating illegal gold mining. Among the sanctioned administrators is Siguiri Prefect Colonel Fayimba Mara, according to the presidential decree reported by Seneweb.

Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya accused 22 prefects and sub-prefects of facilitating illegal gold mining, which has caused the destruction of farmland and the degradation of waterways. The decree dismissing them was issued on 3 November, according to Seneweb.

The prefect of Siguiri, Colonel Fayimba Mara, is among the administrators sanctioned. The decision comes after the dismissal of 22 administrators in Siguiri, announced on 3 November, and the sacking of 479 local officials in Siguiri, reported on 4 November.

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