Guineans are waiting anxiously for the outcome of the country\u2019s first presidential election since the 2021 military coup, with expectations high that the vote could mark a turning point after years of political uncertainty.<\/p>\n
Polls closed on Sunday following a tightly controlled election widely expected to favor junta leader General Mamadi Doumbouya, who led the coup that removed former president Alpha Cond\u00e9 and has overseen a four-year political transition. For many voters, the priority is less about personalities and more about development and stability.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want him to develop Guinea, because we can\u2019t choose someone who cannot move our country forward,\u201d said voter Mafoudia Camara. \u201cBut I hope that my candidate will move Guinea forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
The election was held under a new constitution that allows military leaders to run for office and extends presidential terms from five to seven years. Only nine candidates were approved, with several prominent opposition figures barred or living in exile. Some opposition parties boycotted the vote, citing concerns over transparency, contributing to low turnout in parts of the country.<\/p>\n
Still, voters who cast ballots say they are looking ahead.\u00a0\u201cAfter the election, what I will say is that I hope the party that wins will help us evolve the country so that our country can move forward,\u201d\u00a0said Mohamed Soumah.<\/p>\n
Despite Guinea\u2019s vast natural resources, including bauxite and iron ore, more than half of its population faces poverty and food insecurity. As provisional results are expected within 48 hours, many Guineans say their hope is simple: that whoever wins will finally deliver economic progress and lasting stability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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