Guinea Coup Leaders Name Banker as Prime Minister
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
AP
Dec. 24: Capt. Moussa Camara reads a statement on a Guinea TV broadcast. His military-led group sent tanks through Guinea's capital Tuesday.
Dec. 24: Capt. Moussa Camara reads a statement on a Guinea TV broadcast. His military-led group sent tanks through Guinea's capital Tuesday.
CONAKRY, Guinea — The leaders of Guinea's coup read a statement on state radio naming a civilian as prime minister.
They named Kabine Komara, a Guinean banker living in Egypt. Komara is a top official at the African Export-Import Bank. When unions demanded Guinea's late dictator name a prime minister of their choice nearly two years ago, Komara was one of three names they proposed.
The junta seized power a week ago and promised to name a civilian premier. The nomination indicates that the leaders are following through on key commitments.
