"Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president, according to provisional results, paving the way for a return to civilian governing after a military takeover nearly five years ago. The provisional results announced on Tuesday showed Doumbouya winning 86.72 percent of the vote held on December 28 an absolute majority that allows him to avoid a runoff. list of 4 itemsend of list The Supreme Court has eight days to validate the results in the event of any challenge."
"Doumbouya, 41, faced eight rivals for the presidency, but the main opposition leaders were barred from running and had urged a boycott of the vote. The former special forces commander seized power in 2021, toppling then-President Alpha Conde, who had been in office since 2010. It was one in a series of nine coups that have reshaped politics in West and Central Africa since 2020."
Mamady Doumbouya won Guinea's presidential vote on December 28 with 86.72 percent, securing an absolute majority and avoiding a runoff. Doumbouya faced eight rivals for the presidency while main opposition leaders were barred from running and urged a boycott. The Supreme Court has eight days to validate the provisional results if any challenge arises. Doumbouya seized power in 2021 as a former special forces commander, toppling President Alpha Condé. The coup was one of nine that have reshaped politics across West and Central Africa since 2020 and the outcome enables a return to civilian governance.
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