** Guinea: enlightened perspectives on the dissolution of political parties and the echoes of instability **
This Friday, Guinea has caused a lot of ink to flow with the announcement of the dissolution of around twenty political parties, including the party of former president Alpha Condé. This decision by the authorities is part of a broader process of evaluation of the political parties led by the militarized regime in place since 2021, which aims to redirect the country’s political landscape towards a form of centralized control in the face of a context of social and economic turbulence.
### A proven political context
Before deepening this announcement, it is essential to recall the socio -political context in which Guinea is located. The country faces chronic instability aggravated by decades of disputed governance, mainly under the reign of Alpha Condé, which has been accused of authoritarianism and corruption. The suspension of nearly fifty parties last October was not an isolated act, but rather the culmination of a dynamic aimed at reducing political plurality, at the risk of weakening already fragile democracy.
The recent dissolution of protest political parties could be interpreted as a strategic maneuver to anticipate protest movements. In comparison, countries like Mali and Burkina Faso, also faced with military regimes, have experienced similar spells against political opposition, thus generating a fervent debate around the adequacy between stability and democracy.
### A promising, but expensive satellite internet
In another register, recent legislation allowing the deployment of Starlink to Chad indicates a trend towards increased connectivity in Africa. Although access to satellite Internet promises digital development, the question of cost remains crucial. Indeed, countries like Chad, poor in digital infrastructure, must ensure that these services are not reserved only for a financial elite. The experience of setting up accessible services in Africa, such as the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable project, underlines the importance of wide and fair access to the Internet. The challenge is therefore to reconcile technological opportunities with a viable economic framework for the entire population.
## literature at the service of political reflection
Finally, literary news cannot be ignored, with the release of “the last of the arts” by Fary Ndao. This novel offers a dive into the meanders of politics in Guinea via the character of Sibilumbaye Fall, reflecting the struggles and dilemmas inherent in leadership. At a time when culture and critical reflection are more necessary than ever, this work could serve as a catalyst for dialogues on political values and ethics. Literary rhetoric, embodying uncertain political realities, encourages the reader to imagine a future where civic commitment could reinvent itself.
### to a reflexive and inclusive future
All of these events highlight the delicate intersection between policy, technology and culture in Guinea and in the region. While regimes are reluctant to democratic opening, the challenge for citizens remains: how to sail in this space where freedom is often confused with disobedience? The dissolution of the parties, although it aims to establish control, recalls that each repressive act is counterproductive in the quest for long-term social peace.
The construction of Guinean democracy will not only be the result of political choice, but also of the ability of its people to articulate visions of a future that cherishes the diversity of votes and inclusive participation. While new forms of connectivity emerge and literary accounts stimulate imagination, boost or click, success lies in the synergy between these different strata of society. Guinea, like so many other countries faced with similar challenges, needs a renaissance that offers a voice to everyone, while intelligently fighting against the temptation of authoritarian control.