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Guineans voted in a contested referendum on Sept. 21, 2025, to amend the constitution, potentially allowing junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya to run for president.
Guineans voted in a constitutional referendum on September 21, 2025, in a highly contested process that could allow junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya to run for president after his 2021 coup.
The vote, boycotted by opposition groups who called it a "charade," aimed to replace a transition charter that barred military leaders from office, enabling Doumbouya’s potential candidacy.
With 6.7 million eligible voters, the referendum faced widespread criticism over suppressed dissent, banned protests, suspended political parties, and limited independent media access.
A heavy security presence, including 45,000 personnel, accompanied the vote, while state-backed campaigns promoted the "yes" side, leaving little space for opposition voices.
The African Union and ECOWAS have excluded Guinea from recent meetings, reflecting regional concerns over democratic backsliding.
Results are expected by Tuesday, with the outcome likely shaping the country’s political future amid ongoing scrutiny over fairness and transparency.
Los guineanos votaron en un referéndum disputado el 21 de septiembre de 2025 para enmendar la constitución, lo que potencialmente permitiría al líder de la junta, el general Mamadi Doumbouya, postularse para presidente.