Republic of Guinea Sets December 28th, 2025, for Pivotal Presidential Election
Guinea will head to the polls on December 28, its first presidential election since the 2021 coup, in what many see as a turning point for both families struggling with daily uncertainty and investors eyeing the country’s vast mineral wealth.
The announcement came after the Supreme Court validated a new constitution, replacing the transitional charter that had barred junta members from contesting office. This instance effectively clears the way for coup leader General Mamady Doumbouya to potentially move from military strongman to elected president, though he is yet to declare his candidacy.
Guinea’s political order is currently reformed by a new charter, which extends presidential terms to seven years, to be renewed once. While the government advertised the referendum’s 89% approval on a 92% turnout, opposition parties dismiss the figures as inflated, warning that questions of legitimacy could overshadow the December vote.
With regards to many Guinean families, this coming election is more about economic stability, because currently, prices of food, fuel and basic services have surged since the coup; and employment has remained scarce. People want change, but they also want peace, which is the perceived reflection of the common mood on the streets.
Internationally, Guinea’s vote carries weight. The country holds the world’s largest bauxite reserves and the untapped Simandou iron ore deposit, making political stability critical for global supply chains. At the same time, Guinea’s trajectory will be closely watched in a region unsettled by a wave of coups, from Mali to Niger.
As December draws near, Guineans are bracing for an election that is at this time a family concern, business gamble and at a political junction; one that could redefine not just the nation’s future, but also a role in West Africa’s fragile democratic experiment.
