January : Capt . Moussa Dadis is named de facto president of Guinea . Coup leaders impose overnight ban ; however , constitution suspended . President Alpha Conte died , after near 25-year reign . Guinea is one of the poorest countries in the world , despite its mineral wealth , according to the British charity Plan UK . Coup condemned by African Union .
January : Capt . Moussa Dadis is named de facto president of Guinea . Coup leaders impose overnight ban ; however , constitution suspended . President Alpha Conte died , after near 25-year reign . Coup condemned by African Union .