Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, head of Guinea's transitional government, attended the funeral of Hadja Andrée Touré, the widow of former President Ahmed Sékou Touré, on July 13, 2026, in Conakry. The ceremony took place at the Camayenne Mausoleum, where she was laid to rest.
Hadja Andrée Touré, who served as First Lady from 1958 until her husband's death in 1984, died on July 6, 2026, at the age of 98. She was a prominent figure in Guinea's post-independence era and was known for her role in social and cultural initiatives.
Doumbouya's presence at the funeral was seen as a gesture of national unity, as the country continues its transition to civilian rule. The event was attended by several government officials, family members, and representatives of the former ruling party.
Hadja Andrée Touré was born in 1928 in Kankan, Guinea. She married Ahmed Sékou Touré in 1953 and became First Lady when Guinea gained independence from France in 1958. She was known for her advocacy for women's rights and education.
