Col Mamadi Doumbouya, the military ruler of Guinea since a 2021 coup, has officially entered the presidential race, contradicting his prior commitment to restore civilian rule. His candidacy comes amid concerns over election credibility, especially with major opposition parties excluded and a high candidate deposit of 875 million Guinean francs. Doumbouya’s regime has faced criticism for suppressing dissent and media, despite having justified the coup on similar grounds against former President Alpha Condé. The upcoming election will notably lack several prominent political figures, including Condé, who is currently in exile.
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