Sierra Leone Speaker Meets Guinea President to Advance Parliamentary Cooperation

Speaker of the Parliament of Sierra Leone Segepoh Solomon Thomas met Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya in Conakry on 5 October 2026, during a visit centred on strengthening parliamentary and bilateral ties.

Thomas travelled to Guinea at the head of a high-level Sierra Leonean parliamentary delegation after an invitation from Dansa Kourouma, Speaker of the Guinean National Assembly. He also attended and addressed the official State Opening of Guinea’s 10th Legislature of the 5th Republic.

Messages of goodwill

During his meeting with Doumbouya, Thomas conveyed greetings and goodwill from Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, the Government and people of Sierra Leone.

He congratulated Doumbouya on his recent election and acknowledged his leadership during Guinea’s political transition. The source material does not provide further details about the election.

Thomas also congratulated Kourouma on his election as Speaker of the National Assembly during his address at the State Opening.

Focus on legislative links

In his remarks, Thomas called for broader cooperation between the Parliaments of Sierra Leone and Guinea. His proposals included regular committee exchanges, the sharing of legislative experience and stronger institutional relationships.

He said the Parliament of Sierra Leone was ready to deepen its working relationship with the Guinean National Assembly through institutional exchanges, legislative cooperation and sustained dialogue.

Thomas further encouraged both institutions to pursue practical cooperation that could support improved governance, stronger democratic institutions and greater regional solidarity. He described Parliament as central to democratic governance through its representation of citizens, lawmaking and oversight of public institutions.

Regional cooperation

The Speaker identified economic transformation, insecurity, climate change and sustainable development as challenges requiring coordinated responses across West Africa. He said such issues could not be effectively addressed by one country acting alone, stressing the importance of partnerships, information-sharing and collective action.

According to Thomas, closer legislative engagement could complement government-to-government relations and help strengthen West Africa’s collective voice internationally. He also expressed optimism that continued engagement between Sierra Leone and Guinea could open further opportunities in governance, economic development, peacebuilding and regional integration.

Sierra Leone and Guinea share historical, cultural, linguistic and family connections, alongside broader socioeconomic links relevant to governance, trade, security and regional development.

Concluding his address, Thomas said: “On behalf of the Parliament of Sierra Leone, I pledge our continued friendship and partnership. May our two nations walk hand in hand toward a future of peace, prosperity and shared progress,”

He also expressed hope that Guinea’s new legislative term would be marked by productive deliberations, responsible leadership and national development.