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Guinea Backs New Constitution in Provisional Vote, Opening Path for Junta Leader

Provisional tallies still require court validation.

Overview

  • Officials reported 89.38% support with a 86.42% turnout from roughly 6.7 million registered voters.
  • The charter replaces the transitional ban on junta members seeking office, potentially allowing Mamady Doumbouya to run for president.
  • Authorities say the referendum clears the way for presidential and legislative elections expected later this year, though no dates have been set.
  • The text extends presidential terms from five to seven years, renewable once, and creates a new Senate.
  • Opposition leaders and rights groups alleged irregularities, party and media suspensions, and heavy-handed tactics, as security forces deployed about 45,000 personnel nationwide for the vote.