Guinea 2025 Presidential Election: Mamady Doumbouya Eyes Victory Amid Boycott
On December 28, 2025, Guinea held a presidential election with General Mamady Doumbouya poised for victory. Explore the context of the opposition boycott and the rise of resource nationalism.
The ballots are being cast, but the opposition is nowhere to be seen. Guinea is holding a presidential election today, December 28, 2025, where the military leader General Mamady Doumbouya is widely expected to secure a decisive win.
Roughly 6.7 million registered voters are headed to the polls, which opened at 07:00 GMT and will close at 18:00 GMT. The 41-year-old former special forces commander faces eight other candidates, though his most formidable rivals remain in exile or sidelined from the race.
Guinea 2025 Presidential Election: A Path to Consolidation
The election follows a controversial referendum in September that approved a new constitution. This document not only allowed military figures to run for office but also extended the presidential term from five to seven years. Opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo has slammed the process as an "electoral charade" designed to legitimize a power grab.
Resource Nationalism and Public Sentiment
Despite the political tension, Doumbouya maintains support among many young Guineans—in a nation where the median age is just 19. His push for the Simandou iron ore project and a shift toward resource nationalism have resonated with those tired of the old political class. However, with 52 percent of the population living in poverty, the pressure to deliver economic results is immense.
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