Guinea fixes constitutional referendum for September 21
Guinea’s military leader has set September 21, 2025, as the date for a constitutional referendum, in a potential first step towards returning to constitutional democracy.
Mamady Doumbouya seized power in a coup in September 2021 and, in 2022, proposed a two-year transition to elections but did not take steps to organise a vote.
Guinea, a bauxite and iron ore producer, is one of several West African countries where the military has taken power and stalled a return to civilian rule.
Earlier, the military authorities set December 31, 2024, as the deadline for returning to a civilian administration.
In July 2024, the junta presented a draft of a new constitution, which may allow Mr Doumbouya to participate in the next presidential election.
Authorities said a referendum on the draft constitution would be a precursor to any election and a return to constitutional rule.
Guinea’s two former ruling parties are currently suspended.
The other major opposition party, the Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea (UFDG), has been placed under surveillance.
(Reuters/NAN)
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