Sékouba Konaté
General Sékouba Konaté is a Guinean army officer who became interim leader of Guinea after the president was shot in December 2009. Known as "El Tigre" for his battlefield actions, he served as vice president of the military junta before assuming control of the country.
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SEKOUBA KONATE
Sékouba Konaté, born in 1964 in Conakry to Mandinka parents, is a prominent Guinean military leader and politician. He pursued his military education at the Académie Militaire Royale in Meknes, Morocco, graduating in 1990. Throughout his career, he earned the nickname "El Tigre" for his fierce combat abilities, particularly during the RFDG insurgency in 2000–2001, where his prowess on the battlefield garnered widespread respect. As a trained parachutist, Konaté became a celebrated figure in Guinea, admired for his military achievements and leadership qualities, and his popularity extended to calls for him to take charge of the military junta.
Following the death of Guinea's long-standing president, Lansana Conté, in December 2008, the nation underwent a turbulent period of political uncertainty. A day after Conté’s passing, Captain Moussa Camara declared Guinea to be under military rule. Konaté, confident in his leadership capabilities, contested for the junta's leadership. Through a drawn lot process marred by accusations of dishonesty, Konaté ultimately became vice president and defense minister under Camara.
In December 2009, an assassination attempt on Camara by his aide-de-camp led to his evacuation for medical treatment. During Camara's absence, Konaté took control of the country, tasked with steering Guinea through a difficult transitional period. With the backing of international actors, including the United States, Konaté oversaw the organization of democratic elections in 2010. His leadership was seen as a stabilizing force during this period, contrasting the chaotic governance under Camara. The elections culminated in the victory of Alpha Condé, marking the first democratic transition in Guinea’s history.
After handing over power, Konaté continued his influence on the African continent, serving as the head of the African Union's military force, a role that emphasized his enduring significance in regional military and political spheres. In October 2021, Konaté retired from the army, leaving behind a legacy of military skill, political leadership, and his crucial role in Guinea's peaceful transition to democracy.
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Sékouba Konaté assumed power in Guinea on December 3, 2009, after Moïse Dadis Camara was wounded in an assassination attempt. As the interim leader, he guided the country through a transitional period, overseeing the organization of democratic elections. His leadership ended on January 21, 2011, when Alpha Condé was inaugurated as the democratically elected president, marking Guinea's return to civilian rule.