Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya wins presidential election

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 31, 2025 at 12:34 AM

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Mamady Doumbouya, who led a military coup in Guinea in 2021, won the presidential election held on December 28, 2025, with 86.72% of the vote. This victory, announced on Tuesday, allows him to avoid a run-off and legitimizes his continued rule. The election was the first since Doumbouya ousted President Alpha Conde four years prior. Despite initially pledging not to run, a later referendum allowed military officers to participate and extended the presidential term. Yero Balde, a former education minister, came in second with 6.51% of the votes. The Supreme Court has eight days to validate the results.

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Simandou 30% Nigeria 30% General Directorate of Elections 40% Supreme Court 40% Cellou Dalein Diallo 50% Yero Balde 50% Alpha Conde ×370% Guinea ×590% Mamady Doumbouya ×795%

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