Guinean leader Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president with 86.72% of votes cast in December 28 polls, according to provisional results announced this week. Djenabou Toure, head of the General Directorate of Elections, reported an 80.95% voter turnout, signaling strong public engagement in the West African nation's political transition.
The Supreme Court now faces an eight-day window to validate results if challenged. Doumbouya's victory grants him a seven-year mandate, completing Guinea's return to civilian rule following his 2021 leadership transition.
The 41-year-old leader competed against eight rivals, though major opposition figures were excluded from candidacy. Opposition coalitions had called for an election boycott, raising questions about political inclusivity in the mineral-rich nation.
