Guinea votes in first polls since 2021 coup, military leader likely to win
Summary
Guinea is holding its first presidential election since a 2021 military coup. General Mamady Doumbouya, the military leader who led the coup, is widely expected to win. The election involves around 6.7 million registered voters, with results expected within two days.Key Facts
- General Mamady Doumbouya took control through a coup in 2021.
- Around 6.7 million people in Guinea are registered to vote in this election.
- Voting started at 07:00 GMT and ended at 18:00 GMT on election day.
- The former president, Alpha Conde, is in exile along with opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo.
- Opposition groups have called for a boycott of the election.
- Provisional election results could be announced in two days.
- Doumbouya's government has been accused of limiting political freedoms and media.
- Guinea recently approved a new constitution allowing military leaders to run for presidency.
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