Mamady Doumbouya sworn in as president of Guinea

Alsharq Tribune-Ahmed Essam 

Mamady Doumbouya was officially sworn in as president of the Republic of Guinea for a seven-year term on Saturday, in accordance with the provisions of the country's new Constitution.

Doumbouya's inauguration follows his election to the highest office with 86.72 percent of the votes cast.

According to Fode Bangoura, first president of the Supreme Court, the Constitution establishes a balance of powers between the executive, the judiciary and the legislature, a principle the country's president is obliged to uphold.

After taking the oath, Doumbouya thanked the Guinean people for the trust they placed in him, noting that his mandate will be particularly dedicated to women and youth.

He also reaffirmed his commitment to respect the Constitution, the laws and regulations of Guinea, as well as judicial decisions.