Guinea voters approved a new constitution by an overwhelming margin of 89 percent during Sunday's referendum. The charter enables military leader General Mamady Doumbouya to seek the presidency after seizing power through a 2021 coup. Turnout reached 86 percent despite opposition calls for a boycott.
Doumbouya removed longtime president Alpha Condé and dissolved the previous constitution four years ago. The military government initially promised civilian rule by 2024's end but has yet to announce election dates. Opposition leaders condemned the vote as illegitimate while living in exile.
The new constitution eliminates previous restrictions that barred junta members from presidential campaigns. Authorities deployed 45,000 security personnel across the nation during voting. The military has banned protests and suspended opposition parties since taking control.
Doumbouya removed longtime president Alpha Condé and dissolved the previous constitution four years ago. The military government initially promised civilian rule by 2024's end but has yet to announce election dates. Opposition leaders condemned the vote as illegitimate while living in exile.
The new constitution eliminates previous restrictions that barred junta members from presidential campaigns. Authorities deployed 45,000 security personnel across the nation during voting. The military has banned protests and suspended opposition parties since taking control.
