Guinea's constitutional referendum passes with nearly 90% approval

Guinea's constitutional referendum saw nearly 90% "yes" votes, paving the way for junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya to potentially run for president. The provisional results, announced Tuesday, showed 89.38% in favor of the new constitution, with a 86.42% turnout. The opposition boycotted the vote, calling it a "electoral masquerade." This referendum replaces the transition charter, removing restrictions that prevented junta members from seeking office, despite prior promises to return power to civilians.