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Guinea Referendum Yields Landslide Approval for Constitution Allowing Junta Leader to Run

Authorities say the result clears the way for elections later this year.

Overview

  • Official provisional results show 89.4% voted in favor of the new charter, with turnout reported at 86.4%, according to the interior minister.
  • The constitution drops the transition-era ban on junta members seeking office, enabling Gen. Mamady Doumbouya to compete for the presidency.
  • Final certification rests with the Supreme Court, which has not yet announced when it will confirm the results.
  • The government promises presidential and legislative elections before year-end, with a presidential vote expected in December.
  • Authorities deployed 45,000 security personnel for the vote as the pro-yes campaign dominated public spaces and opposition leaders called for a boycott amid rights-abuse allegations.