Palais Mohammed V: The seat of power in Conakry

Palais Mohammed V: The seat of power in Conakry

Formerly the seat of the Organisation de l'unité africaine, this palace is now the seat of power for Mamadi Doumbouya.

In Conakry, Guinea, the Palais Mohammed V is a public building that originally served as the headquarters for the Organisation de l'unité africaine. The structure underwent significant damage in 1996 following a bombardment during a military mutiny and remained abandoned for 15 years.

In December 2013, the building was renovated to host the 40th summit of the foreign ministers of the Organisation de la coopération islamique. Following this, Alpha Condé renamed the building in 2014 during the margin of an official visit of roi Mohammed VI en république de Guinée.

Since the 2021 coup d'état in Guinea, the building has served a new purpose. It now functions as the siège du pouvoir de Mamadi Doumbouya.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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