Guineans are voting to elect a new president in the country’s first election since a 2021 coup.
rich mineral resources — including as the world’s biggest exporter of bauxite, used to make aluminum — more than half of its 15 million people are experiencing record levels of poverty and food insecurity, according to the World Food Program.
in recent years. At least 10 countries in the young continent have experienced soldiers forcefully taking power after accusing elected leaders of failing to provide good governance and security for citizens. “This election will open a new page in Guinea’s history and mark the country’s return to the league of nations,” said Guinea political analyst Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité. “Doumbouya is undoubtedly the favorite in this presidential election because the main opposition political parties have been sidelined and the General Directorate of Elections, the body that oversees the presidential election, is under the supervision of the government,” he added. In addition to a weakened opposition, activists and rights groups say Guinea has since the coup seen civil society leaders silenced, critics abducted and the press censored.were dissolved last year in a move authorities claimed was to “clean up the political chessboard” despite widespread criticism. A total of nine candidates are contesting the election, and Doumbouya’s closest challenger is the little-known Yero Baldé of the Democratic Front of Guinea party, who was education minister under Condé. Two opposition candidates, former Prime Minister Lansana Kouyaté and former government minister Ousmane Kaba, were excluded on technical grounds while longtime opposition leaders Cellou Dalein Diallo and Sidya Toure have been forced into exile. While Baldé has hinged his campaign on promises of governance reforms, anti-corruption efforts and economic growth, Doumbouya has built his around major infrastructure projects and reforms launched since taking power four years ago. The junta’s most important project has been the Simandou iron ore project, a 75% Chinese-owned mega-mining project at the world’s largest iron ore deposit which began production last month after decades of delays. Authorities say that a national development plan tied to the Simandou project aims to create tens of thousands of jobs and diversify the economy through investments in agriculture, education, transport, technology and health. “In four years, he has connected Guinean youth to information and communication technologies,” said Mamadama Touré, a high school student wearing a T-shirt with Doumbouya’s image in the capital of Conakry, as he cited digital skills training programs put in place by the authorities. About 6.7 million registered voters are expected to cast ballots at roughly 24,000 polling stations nationwide, with results expected within 48 hours. There will be a runoff if no candidate wins a majority of the votes. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Mizzou fans get in the spirit at Jacksonville Beach pep rally for TaxSlayer Gator BowlVirginia fans get hyped for TaxSlayer Gator Bowl with pep rally in Jacksonville BeachWill the Jacksonville Icemen play Friday night despite ECHL strike?Community steps up to help after food truck owner's trailer stolen on Christmas morningMan dies in Christmas Eve shooting outside business near St. Augustine Road: JSOJacksonville family moves into home donated by church after losing everything in apartment fireWatch Katie's hilarious fail at re-gifting gift cards on The Morning ShowDefense team in Jared Bridegan murder case wants ‘crucial’ witness to answer written questionsSinkhole on apartment property leaves Westside residents without water since FridayJacksonville street racers will have new option with groundbreaking of Callahan drag stripJacksonville private school faces setback after $200K in technology stolenJags fans snatching up merchandise as team rides wave of successNews4JAX is tracking Santa on Christmas Eve 🎅 Tune in and show the kids!Schools from across Jacksonville join parade to celebrate Raines High's state titleCommunity celebrates Raines High's state title with championship paradeTiny 'Vette driver steals hearts during Raines championship paradeJacksonville man who lost home in fire moved to tears after Christmas deliver from News4JAXRichard's Swing Makeover Pt. 17Color the Weather: Clayton’s Forecast ☀️📚Man arrested in connection with 'road rage' shootingNeighbor describes scene of deadly double shooting in Orange Park0:30Prime-time energy for a heavyweight matchup against DenverRichard's Swing Makeover pt. 16
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