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The role of Head of Government of Guinea is fulfilled by the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the President of Guinea. Guinea, officially Republic of Guinea (pronounced /ˈgɪni/ République de Guinée is a country in West Africa, formerly known as French Guinea Politics of Guinea takes place in a framework of a presidential Republic, whereby the President of Guinea is both Head of state and Latest election List of Heads of State of Guinea (Dates in italics indicated de facto continuation of office See also Lansana Conté (born ca 1934 has been the President of Guinea since 3 April 1984. Ahmed Tidiane Souaré (born 1951 is a Guinean political figure who has been Prime Minister of Guinea since May 2008 The Unicameral National Assembly of Guinea is the country's legislative body Elections in Guinea gives information on Election and election results in Guinea. A legislative election is planned to be held in Guinea in late 2008 A presidential election was held in Guinea on 21 December 2003. Parliamentary elections were held in Guinea on 30 June 2002. They were won by President Lansana Conté 's Unity and Progress Party, Political parties in Guinea lists political parties in Guinea. |||} Guinea is divided into 8 administrative regions which are further subdivided into 34 prefectures. |||} Guinea is divided into 8 regions which are further subdivided into 33 Prefectures Additionally the national capital Conakry ranks as a special Guinea 's relations with other countries including with West African neighbors have improved steadily since 1985 Information on politics by country is available for every Country, including both De jure and De facto independent Guinea, officially Republic of Guinea (pronounced /ˈgɪni/ République de Guinée is a country in West Africa, formerly known as French Guinea Latest election List of Heads of State of Guinea (Dates in italics indicated de facto continuation of office See also The President was both Head of State and Head of Government until 2007, when the latter role was assumed by a Prime Minister.
(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office, though the nature of the office may have changed)
| Tenure | Incumbent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 14 May 1957 to 26 July 1958 | Ahmed Sékou Touré, Vice-President | |
| 26 July 1958 to 2 October 1958 | Ahmed Sékou Touré, President of the Government Council | |
| 26 April 1972 to 3 April 1984 | Louis Lansana Beavogui, Prime Minister | |
| 5 April 1984 to 18 December 1984 | Diarra Traoré, Prime Minister | |
| 18 December 1984 to 9 July 1996 | Post abolished | |
| 9 July 1996 to 8 March 1999 | Sidya Touré, Prime Minister | |
| 8 March 1999 to 23 February 2004 | Lamine Sidimé, Prime Minister | |
| February 2004 to 30 April 2004 | François Lonseny Fall, Prime Minister | |
| 30 April 2004 to 9 December 2004 | Vacant | Disputed continuation of François Fall in exile until June 2004. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ahmed Sékou Touré (var Ahmen Seku Ture) (January 9 1922--March 26 1984 was an African political leader and president of the Republic of Guinea Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ahmed Sékou Touré (var Ahmen Seku Ture) (January 9 1922--March 26 1984 was an African political leader and president of the Republic of Guinea Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Louis Lansana Beavogui ( 28 December 1923 &ndash 19 August 1984) was a Guinean politician Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Diarra Traoré (1935&ndash1985 was Prime Minister of Guinea from 5 April 1984 to 18 December 1984. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Sidya Touré (born 1945) was Prime Minister of Guinea from 9 July 1996 to 8 March 1999. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Lamine Sidimé (born 1944) is the former Prime Minister of Guinea. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " François Lonseny Fall (born 1949 is a Guinean diplomat and political figure Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " June 2004: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September |
| 9 December 2004 to 5 April 2006 | Cellou Dalein Diallo | |
| 5 April 2006 to 9 February 2007 | Vacant | |
| 9 February 2007 to 1 March 2007 | Eugène Camara | |
| 1 March 2007 to 23 May 2008 | Lansana Kouyaté | |
| 23 May 2008 to present | Ahmed Tidiane Souaré |