A few hours after the departure of the President of the Republic, Mamadi Doumbouya, from Conakry for his holidays on Monday, August 3, 2026, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, General Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, published a statement intended to reassure the public about the stability of the country and the continuity of the institutions.

In this statement, the army reaffirmed its commitment to the Head of State and to republican order. "The General Staff of the Armed Forces, on behalf of all the defense and security forces, wishes to reassure the people of Guinea of its constant fidelity and unwavering loyalty to the President of the Republic, the institutions of the Republic, and the people of Guinea," declared General Bangoura, emphasizing the cohesion of the defense forces around national institutions.

The Chief of Staff also emphasized the continuation of the institutional process initiated by the authorities. "The defense and security forces reaffirm their ongoing commitment to the process of establishing the institutions of the Republic, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution," he stressed, recalling that the actions of the armed forces are carried out within the legal and constitutional framework.

The statement also emphasizes the commitment of the defense forces to continue the efforts to rebuild the state and guarantee the stability of the national territory. "The defense and security forces proudly reaffirm their determination to support the efforts to rebuild our state, the concrete results of which are already being appreciated by our people," added General Bangoura, before assuring that the forces will remain vigilant in preserving internal stability and the integrity of the territory.

Finally, the General Staff urged the population not to give in to disinformation, to calmly continue their daily activities, and wished President Mamadi Doumbouya and his family a pleasant holiday.