Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Guinea's Junta Leader Confirmed President-Elect
In Guinea, a country in West Africa, a man named Gen.
Mamadi Doumbouya won a big election to become the president.
He got 86.7% of the votes, which is a lot!
Another man named Yero Baldé came in second with 6.59% of the votes.
The Supreme Court, which is like a very important judge, said that Doumbouya really won the election.
Doumbouya said that everyone in Guinea should work together to make the country better.
Some people are worried because Doumbouya was in charge before the election and some say he didn't let other people say what they think.
Guinea has lots of important things like bauxite, but many people are poor and don't have enough food.
Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya won Guinea's presidential election with 86.7% of the votes.
The Supreme Court confirmed Doumbouya's victory, upholding the election results.
Yero Baldé, the runner-up, initially challenged the results but withdrew his petition.
The election was held under a new constitution that allows military leaders to run for office and extends the presidential term to seven years.
Critics argue that Doumbouya has suppressed political opposition since the 2021 coup.
- Who
- Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, Yero Baldé
- What
- Guinea's presidential election and confirmation of the winner
- When
- Election held on December 28, 2023; Supreme Court decision on Sunday
- Where
- Conakry, Guinea
- Why
- To transition from military rule to a democratically elected government
Supporters of Doumbouya
Critics of Doumbouya
Election Legitimacy
Supporters of Doumbouya
The election was conducted under a new constitution and the Supreme Court confirmed the results, making it a legitimate democratic process.
Critics of Doumbouya
The election was not fair as Doumbouya has suppressed political opposition since the 2021 coup, creating an uneven playing field.
- Winner
- Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya
- Vote Percentage
- 86.7%
- Runner-Up
- Yero Baldé
- Runner-Up Vote Percentage
- 6.59%
- Election Date
- December 28, 2023
- Supreme Court Decision
- Upheld Doumbouya's victory
- New Constitution Changes
- Allows military leaders to run for office, extends presidential mandate to seven years
