Doumbouya

Doumbouya is a West African surname, most commonly found in Guinea among Mandé-speaking communities such as the Malinke. The name is also present in neighboring countries and within Guinean diaspora communities, reflecting regional naming patterns and migration.

The most widely known bearer is Mamadi Doumbouya (born around 1980), a Guinean military officer who led the coup on 5 September 2021 that toppled President Alpha Condé. Following the seizure of power, he became the head of Guinea’s transitional government, directing the transition toward civilian rule and overseeing constitutional and institutional reforms during the period of military-led governance.

As a surname, Doumbouya is associated with public life in Guinea and across West Africa, including figures in politics, the military, and sports. The distribution of the name reflects broader regional ties and diaspora movements rather than a single family lineage.