Conakry central prison
Federal prison in the republic of Guinea
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Conakry central prison (French: Maison Centrale de Conakry) is a prison in Guinea located in the capital Conakry, in the commune of Kaloum.
Journalists in front of the prison upon the announcement of the liberation of political prisoners in September 2021. | |
  Conakry central prison Location in Guinea | |
| Coordinates | 9°30′49″N 13°42′19″W |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 300[1] |
| Population | 1,140-2,000 (as of 2014-2020,[2][3][4]) |
| City | Conakry |
| Country |  Guinea |
History
Built during the colonial period, the establishment has been under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice of Guinea since 1984.[5]
After the 2021 Guinean coup d'état on 5 September, the National Committee of Reconciliation and Development released 79 political prisoners.[6]
The prison was raided on 4 November 2023, resulting in the brief escape of former military ruler Moussa Dadis Camara, who was being detained for his role in the brutal suppression of the 2009 Guinean protests.[7]
On 10 February 2026, Aboubakar Sidiki Diakite, a prisoner convicted for his role in the killings of demonstrators in the 2009 Guinean protests, was transferred to a prison in Coyah following a shooting incident at the Conakry prison. Authorities later said that he had been acting violently on that day.[8]
- Celebrations upon the announcement of the liberation of prisoners in front of the central prison
Infrastructure
The Conakry central prison consists of three main buildings: one for convicts, one for defendants and the main hall.[5]
Conditions
Prominent prisoners
Among those who have been imprisoned in the Conakry central prison include:
- Amadou Damaro Camara, former president of the National Assembly
- Ibrahima Kassory Fofana former prime minister (6 April 2022 - )
- Diakaria Koulibaly former minister (6 April 2022- )