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Guinea Junta 'Drags Feet' On Planned Transition To Democracy

The military junta, led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, has missed another deadline in the timetable for the restoration of democracy in the West African nation. The latest transition plan was agreed in 2022 with the Economic Community of West African States after a year-long negotiation.

However, the process leading to the 2025 elections was supposed to have begun on New Year's Day. Instead, the junta issued what analysts said was a "vague promise"  when it signed a decree for a Constitutional referendum to be held on an unspecified date.

The military initially enjoyed some popular support from Guineans after deposing then-President Alpha Conde who changed the Constitution to allow for a third term. It has since maintained its grip on power by repressing critical voices.

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Transitional President Mamady Doumbouya

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