Guinea's opposition leader, Cellou Dalein Diallo, has called for 'direct resistance' against the country's coup leader-turned-president, Mamady Doumbouya, following the dissolution of 40 political parties by the authorities. This move has sparked further tensions in the country, as Diallo argues that the only path to change is through resistance, rather than dialogue or democratic processes. The authorities' decision to dissolve the parties, including Diallo's Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea and the Rally of the People of Guinea of former President Alpha Condé, has been met with criticism and rejection. The parties are accused of not complying with legal requirements, but they insist they have met all obligations. This comes two months after Doumbouya's inauguration as president, following an election that saw key challengers barred from running. The dissolution of these parties, along with a similar decision in Burkina Faso, raises questions about the transition from military to civilian rule and the state of democratic freedoms in the region. As Guinea's political landscape becomes more tumultuous, the future of the country's democratic processes and the role of opposition leaders like Diallo remain uncertain.
