In Guinea, military leader Mamady Doumbouya appears poised to contest the country’s upcoming presidential elections, marking a pivotal moment in its political transition.
Doumbouya seized power in a military coup four years ago and has since overseen major reforms in Guinea’s minerals sector, including the launch of a large-scale iron ore project. These developments are among the achievements he is expected to campaign on as he seeks to secure electoral victory.
Sunday’s vote will be the first national election since the 2021 coup that brought Doumbouya to power and is intended to mark the country’s return to civilian rule.
Meanwhile, the Head of the ECOWAS election observer mission, Abdoulie Janneh, has begun consultations with key political stakeholders in the country ahead of the polls.
The election is being closely watched across the region as a test of Guinea’s commitment to democratic governance following years of military rule.
–Reuters–
