Guinea's junta leader confirmed president-elect after first vote since 2021 coup

Guinea's Supreme Court confirmed junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya as president-elect after the nation's first election since a 2021 coup. Doumbouya secured 86.7% of the vote in the December 28 election. The Supreme Court's decision followed a petition from a runner-up, which was later withdrawn. The election was held under a new constitution allowing military leaders to run and extending presidential terms. Critics note a crackdown on dissent, leaving Doumbouya with little opposition.