🌍 Today, December 28, 2025, Guinea’s voters are heading to the polls in a landmark national election – the first since Colonel Mamady Doumbouya took power in a 2021 coup.
Here’s the lowdown:
- Background: In September 2021, Colonel Doumbouya overthrew President Alpha Conde, citing corruption and security risks.
- Candidates: Nine contenders are on the ballot, but top opposition leaders were excluded, leaving lesser-known names to challenge Doumbouya.
- Voting system: The winner needs over 50% of votes. If no one crosses that threshold, the top two go to a runoff.
- Voter turnout: About 6.7 million registered voters can cast ballots from morning until evening.
- Observers: Teams from ECOWAS, the African Union, and the UN are monitoring the process to ensure transparency.
Polls close this evening, and provisional results are expected within 48 hours. This vote marks the end of Guinea’s transition period and could set the stage for its next chapter. 🗳️✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
