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flag Guinea's military leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, wins 86.7% of vote in first election since 2021 coup, with results upheld by court.

flag Guinea’s military leader, Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, has been confirmed as president-elect after winning 86.7% of the vote in the country’s first election since the 2021 coup, with the Supreme Court upholding the results. flag The Dec. 28 vote was held under a new constitution that allows military leaders to run and extends the presidential term to seven years. flag Doumbouya, who pledged unity and economic sovereignty, faces ongoing criticism over suppressed dissent and limited political competition. flag Despite Guinea’s vast mineral wealth, including major bauxite and iron ore projects, over half the population lives in poverty. flag China’s President Xi Jinping congratulated Doumbouya, reaffirming the long-standing diplomatic relationship between the two nations.

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