# Guinea president dismisses 173 soldiers, including coup ally, for desertion

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- BBC News, 2026-08-26 13:49 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2z0j3nyl4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya has dismissed 173 soldiers for “desertion”, including Col Michel Lamah, who helped him seize power in the 2021 coup. The move is thought to be part of ongoing efforts by the former coup leader to consolidate control and deter potential challenges.