Guinea mourns Hadja Andrée Touré, widow of former President Ahmed Sékou Touré
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Hadja Andrée Touré, widow of former Guinean President Ahmed Sékou Touré and the country's first First Lady, has passed away at the age of 92 in Morocco. Born in November 1934, she married Ahmed Sékou Touré in June 1953 and accompanied him during his time as a key figure in Guinea's independence. President Mamadi Doumbouya paid tribute to her, describing her as a "woman of courage, resilience, and fidelity to her country." He highlighted her role as a "privileged witness and a discreet actor in the foundational hours of Guinea's independence," noting that she "carried with dignity and constancy the weight of history and the trials it reserved for her, without ever denying her attachment to Guinea." Doumbouya stated that her passing marks the loss of an important symbol of national history, calling her "a living part of our national memory." He extended his condolences to her family, loved ones, and all Guineans affected by her death. Her passing signifies the loss of one of the last figures who accompanied the early years of Guinea's independence and a personality deeply linked to the country's political history.
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