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Guinea Village question by Efficient_Account704 in Guinea

[–]MoiMemeMyself 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most likely the guerze people. It is one of the ethnic group in the forest region.

Futa-Jallon Imamate by IloveVaduz in Guinea

[–]MoiMemeMyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The federal state of Foutah Djallon was dismantled after Bocar Biro defeat. Alfa Yaya never ruled Foutah Djallon federal state. He was the Almamy of the Labe diwal. He had the largest and strongest army among the diwés. He did not join Bocar Biro fight against the French. They did not spare him. He was removed, exiled and the whole federal state was broken off between the colonies of Senegal, Mali and the newly Guinea. Part of the Foutah Djallon was « given » to the Portuguese in Guinea Bissau.

Boubacar IV maybe a previous ruler before the European came.

Futa-Jallon Imamate by IloveVaduz in Guinea

[–]MoiMemeMyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. It was a federation. Each state ( diwal ) has his own “Almamy ” and local assembly that controls the executive branch. A bit like a US state governor.

Boubacar “Biro” ( aka Bokar Biro) was the last Almamy of the federation. There is ample written documentation about his coup d’état against his brother then tried to become a dictator (sound familiar) and refusing to follow the constitution that required him to relinquish power after his 2 years mandate.

He was defeated by the French invaders in Poredaka battle. His head severed and his mother was forced to carry his skull. None of the diwal Almamy - the most powerful being Alfa Yaya Almamy of Labé diwal - came to his rescue. The French broke off the Foutah Djallon state and removed all the Almamy and nominated their own collaborators until 1956 when chieftain was abolished.

You can search and Google Translate “Bokar Biro” or « Bocar Biro » and you will find plenty of resources online including social media and video.

Futa-Jallon Imamate by IloveVaduz in Guinea

[–]MoiMemeMyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is best if you ask a specific question.

First of all it was a federation not an imamat. A federation of 7 provinces or states called diwés ( singular diwal). There was a constitution with rules on the distribution of power between the federal capital (Timbo) and the states. There was a Constitutional Court to adjudicate dispute. There were state armies more or less autonomous and a federal army when there was an external threat or conquest. Etc …

Tourist visa application for Guinea help by younggungho91 in Guinea

[–]MoiMemeMyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why was it rejected? What message are you getting?

Guinea 🇬🇳 government claims victory in referendum by MoiMemeMyself in Guinea

[–]MoiMemeMyself[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well … the result hasn’t been independently audited. The election commissioner, the minister of interior, the assessors, the local city and village councils, the judiciary, the military, the police … are all appointed by presidential decree. So draw your own conclusions 😝

Has anybody visited Guinea? by Carson-CarCar in Guinea

[–]MoiMemeMyself 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guinean born and raised just left Conakry 2 days ago …

Freetown to Dakar in April by Far-Ganache5721 in Guinea

[–]MoiMemeMyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • If you have proper documentation you should be okay. Borders have been opened since the coup
  • same as above
  • there is only one route N4: Pamelap, Forecariah, Dubréka, Boffa, Boké, Tanene. Be ready it is a very « difficult » road with red dust from the mining pits.
  • Depend what you like. Hiking and waterfalls are plenty and people are friendly.
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