Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Guinea Voters Approve New Constitution in Referendum
Guinea held a vote on a new set of rules for the country called a constitution.
The majority of people who voted said they liked the new rules.
These new rules could allow the current leader, who took power in a coup, to run for president in the future.
Some people don't like the new rules and think it's a way for the leader to stay in power.
The country was supposed to go back to having a civilian government by the end of 2024, but that hasn't happened yet.
The next election is expected to take place in December.
Guinea's voters overwhelmingly approved a new constitution.
Turnout exceeded 70% based on partial results.
The new constitution could allow coup leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president.
Opposition leaders called for a boycott of the referendum.
Presidential election is expected to take place in December.
- Who
- Voters in Guinea and Coup leader Mamady Doumbouya.
- What
- Voted in a referendum on a new constitution.
- When
- Sunday, with results released late Monday.
- Where
- Guinea.
- Why
- To decide on a new constitution.
Opponents
Supporters
Constitution's Intent
Opponents
Critics see the referendum as a power grab by the coup leader.
Supporters
The constitution allows for elections and a return to civilian rule.
- Referendum Result
- 90.6% in favor
- Turnout
- Exceeded 70%
- Registered Voters
- Over 6.6 million
- Coup Leader
- Mamady Doumbouya
- Next Election
- Expected December