Summary
Guinea is holding elections four years after a military coup led by General Mamady Doumbouya. Doumbouya is expected to win, as key opposition figures cannot participate. The elections will focus on the country's mining resources and future economic growth.
Key Facts
- General Mamady Doumbouya led a coup in Guinea four years ago.
- Guinea will hold elections on December 28.
- Doumbouya is expected to win, with major opposition figures barred from the election.
- Guinea has large resources of iron ore and bauxite, important for the economy.
- About 6.7 million Guineans are eligible to vote in this election.
- The president will be elected through an absolute majority vote system for a seven-year term.
- The 2021 coup led to Guinea's suspension from the African Union and ECOWAS sanctions.
- Nine candidates are competing in the election, with none having strong opposition credentials.
