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Guinea's military leader Mamady Doumbouya has been declared the winner of the presidential election with 86.72% of the vote, marking a move towards civilian rule after a military coup in 2021. The election was boycotted by main opposition leaders, and the results are pending validation by the Supreme Court.
Guinea's junta leader Mamady Doumbouya leads in a controversial presidential election, with main challengers banned and social media restricted, amid accusations of irregularities and concerns over democratic legitimacy.
At least 56 people were killed and dozens injured in a crowd crush at a football stadium in Nzérékoré, Guinea, during a tournament honoring junta leader Mamady Doumbouya. The chaos erupted after a disputed referee decision led to a pitch invasion and security forces used teargas, causing a deadly stampede. The incident has drawn criticism from political figures and calls for an investigation, highlighting ongoing tensions in the country under military rule.
A controversial refereeing decision at a soccer match in Nzerekore, Guinea, led to violence and a deadly crush, resulting in 56 deaths. The incident occurred during a tournament honoring military leader Mamady Doumbouya, with fans throwing stones and police using tear gas, causing panic. Many victims were minors, and the tragedy highlights organizational failures amid political tensions. The opposition blames the junta for using the event to gain support, while Human Rights Watch criticizes the military for suppressing dissent and delaying elections.
At least 56 people have died in a stampede during a football match in N'Zerekore, Guinea, after rival fans stormed the pitch following a controversial referee decision. The violence escalated with stone-throwing and police deploying tear gas, leading to further chaos and the burning of a police station. The match was part of a tournament linked to Guinea's military leader, Mamady Doumbouya, whose controversial rule and potential presidential candidacy have sparked political tensions in the country.
A controversial refereeing decision at a soccer match in Nzerekore, Guinea, led to violence and a deadly crush, resulting in 56 deaths. The incident occurred during a tournament honoring military leader Mamady Doumbouya, with chaos ensuing after fans began throwing stones and police fired tear gas. Many victims were minors, and the tragedy has been linked to political tensions in the country, as Doumbouya's junta faces criticism for delaying promised elections. Human Rights Watch has accused the military of suppressing opposition and dissent.
Guinea's military junta, led by transitional President Mamady Doumbouya, has dissolved the government through a presidential decree, instructing ministers to surrender their passports, freeze their bank accounts, and hand over official vehicles. The junta has also sealed the country's borders and appointed lower-level officials to temporarily manage state ministries until a new government is appointed. The move comes after the junta's seizure of power in a coup in September 2021, and Guinea is expected to hold elections to restore democratic rule in 10 months.
Moussa Dadis Camara, the former leader of Guinea's 2008 military junta, has been recaptured after escaping from prison along with three other high-ranking officers. Two of the escapees have also been recaptured, while one remains at large. The recaptured individuals have been returned to a federal prison in Guinea's capital. Guinea's borders have been closed to prevent the escapees from fleeing the country. Camara and others have been on trial for their alleged involvement in a stadium massacre and mass rape in 2009. Guinea is currently governed by military leader Mamady Doumbouya, who came to power in a coup in 2021.
Guinea's military leader, Mamady Doumbouya, criticized the Western model of democracy during his address at the U.N. General Assembly, stating that it does not work for Africa, as evidenced by the recent wave of coups in the region. Doumbouya argued that Africa should be allowed to design its own models of governance and called for an end to condescension and racism towards the continent. Western powers, including the U.S. and France, have condemned the coups and urged the restoration of democracy. Doumbouya's government proposed a two-year transition to elections but has made little progress in organizing a vote.