Guinea Coup Leader Doumbouya Wins Presidential Election

Mamady Doumbouya, a former special forces commander, has won Guinea's presidential election.

He took control of the country in 2021 by overthrowing the previous president, Alpha Conde.

This election marks the return to civilian rule in Guinea, a country rich in bauxite and iron ore.

The coup was part of a series of nine coups in West and Central Africa since 2020.

Doumbouya is thought to be in his early 40s.

The election results were announced on December 30, 2023.