Overview
- The Directorate General of Elections reported 90.06% voting “yes” and 9.04% “no,” with turnout of 91.4% across more than 80% of polling stations, clearing the 50% threshold.
- The draft replaces the transition charter and drops its ban on junta members seeking office, legally enabling Gen. Mamady Doumbouya to run for president.
- It lengthens the presidential term from five to seven years, renewable twice, and creates a Senate in which one-third of seats are appointed by the president.
- The vote followed an opposition boycott after suspensions of major parties and media restrictions, with rights groups alleging enforced disappearances and a broader crackdown.
- Authorities mounted a large security operation with about 45,000 personnel and 1,000 vehicles and helicopters, and officials say national elections are expected later this year without a set date.