Conakry, Guinea – January 2, 2026 (Clarion Newschannel)
– Guinea’s military junta leader, General Mamady Doumbouya, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election with a commanding 86.72% of the vote, according to provisional results announced by the General Directorate of Elections (DGE) on December 30, 2025.
The election, held on December 28, 2025, marks the first presidential poll since Doumbouya led a coup in September 2021 that ousted former President Alpha Condé. The results signal a formal transition back to civilian rule, granting Doumbouya a seven-year presidential term under a new constitution approved in a September 2025 referendum.
Official figures show a voter turnout of approximately 80.95%, with Doumbouya facing eight challengers in a fragmented opposition field. His closest rival, Abdoulaye Yero Baldé of the Democratic Front of Guinea, received 6.59%, while Faya Lansana Millimono of the Liberal Bloc garnered 2.04%.
The Supreme Court has eight days to review and validate the provisional results in case of any legal challenges.
Doumbouya, who initially pledged that junta members would not contest elections, campaigned on advancements in infrastructure, resource nationalism, and the recent launch of the massive Simandou iron ore project. Guinea holds the world’s largest bauxite reserves, and Doumbouya’s administration has emphasized greater national benefits from mining exports.
However, the election has drawn sharp criticism. Major opposition figures, including longtime leader Cellou Dalein Diallo and former President Condé, remain in exile, and several prominent candidates were barred from running. Civil society groups, such as the National Front for the Defence of the Constitution, described the vote as an “electoral charade” and claimed widespread boycotts, disputing the high turnout figures. Opposition candidates alleged irregularities, including intimidation and restrictions on observers.
The United Nations expressed concerns over a restricted campaign environment, citing intimidation of opponents and limits on media freedom.
Meanwhile in Central African Republic: Nation Awaits Presidential Election Results
In related regional developments, the Central African Republic (CAR) is still awaiting official outcomes from its landmark general elections held on the same day as Guinea’s vote, December 28, 2025.
Incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadéra is seeking a controversial third term after a 2023 constitutional referendum removed term limits and extended mandates to seven years. The polls combined presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal elections—the first municipal votes since 1988.
Voting proceeded largely peacefully in most areas, with ballot counting completed, according to the UN peacekeeping mission (MINUSCA). The National Elections Authority is scheduled to announce preliminary presidential results on January 5, 2026.
Touadéra faces six challengers, including former prime ministers Anicet-Georges Dologuélé and Henri-Marie Dondra. The main opposition bloc boycotted the election, citing an uneven playing field.
These elections in both nations highlight ongoing transitions and challenges to democratic processes in West and Central Africa amid lingering instability and international involvement. Clarion Newschannel will continue to monitor developments as final validations emerge.
BREAKING: Guinea’s Coup Leader Mamady Doumbouya Secures Landslide Victory in Presidential Election
