Guinea will hold its first presidential election since the 2021 military coup on 28 December 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition back to civilian governance.
A presidential decree announcing the poll date was read on State broadcaster RTG over the weekend. The move follows the Supreme Court’s confirmation on Friday of the 21 September constitutional referendum results, which were overwhelmingly endorsed by Guineans.
The new Constitution extends the presidential mandate from five to seven years with the possibility of one re-election, establishes a senate with one-third of its members appointed by the president, and creates a special court to try top officials. It also grants immunity to former presidents and, for the first time, allows independent candidates to contest elections—provisions that have sparked debate over transitional President Mamadi Doumbouya’s political intentions.
Mamady Doumbouya, a military officer who has led Guinea since his National Council of the Rally for Development (CNRD) ousted longtime President Alpha Condé on 5 September 2021, has not declared whether he will run in the upcoming poll. His silence has fuelled speculation amid the new constitutional arrangements. The December election is viewed as a crucial test of Guinea’s commitment to restoring democratic rule after years of political upheaval.