Shock at $100,000 fee to contest Guinea elections to replace junta
Summary
Guinean authorities announced that presidential candidates must pay a deposit of 875 million Guinean francs ($100,000) to participate in the December elections, which aim to restore civilian rule after a military coup in 2021. This fee is higher than previous amounts and has caused concern among some people and analysts. The military leader, Mamady Doumbouya, who led the 2021 coup, has not said if he will run for president.Key Facts
- Presidential candidates in Guinea must pay $100,000 to take part in the elections.
- The country is under military rule since a 2021 coup by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya.
- The upcoming elections are expected to transfer power back to civilians.
- The deposit fee previously was 800 million Guinean francs, close to the current amount.
- Candidates who get more than 5% of votes in the first round will have their deposit refunded.
- Authorities argue the fee ensures only serious candidates enter the race.
- Other African countries have lower election fees; for example, Cameroon has a $53,000 fee.
- Major opposition parties have not yet registered candidates for the election.
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