Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya has discharged 173 soldiers from the armed forces for desertion. The dismissals include Colonel Mamady Conde, a significant figure involved in the 2021 coup that brought Doumbouya to power. This action signals a potential shift in the military landscape following the coup. The decree detailing the dismissals did not provide specific reasons for the desertion of the other soldiers. This move could be interpreted as President Doumbouya solidifying his authority and reshaping the military to align with his leadership. The incident comes as Guinea navigates a transition period following the ousting of the previous government. Further details regarding the dismissed soldiers’ future and potential investigations remain unclear.