Guinée : l’ex cheffe de la diplomatie, M’Mahawa Bangoura tire sa révérence
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Guinea is in mourning. Hadja M’mahawa Bangoura, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, died this Friday, October 9, 2026, in Conakry, following an illness, Guineanews learned from family sources.
A prominent figure in Guinean political life, she headed Guinean diplomacy from 2000 to 2002, under the presidency of Lansana Conté. She was known for her integrity, dignity, and loyalty to her convictions.
A true pioneer of female leadership in Guinea, Hadja M’Mahawa Bangoura has left her mark on the country’s history through her diplomatic career and ministerial positions. Her commitment and experience have helped inspire several generations of women.
The mark she left on the Guinean administration remains particularly visible in her former ministerial department, where a meeting room bears her name in tribute to her career.
The funeral arrangements have not yet been announced by the family.
