Guinea's first presidential election after coup set for December 28

Breakdown

• Guinea will hold its first presidential election since the 2021 coup on December 28.
• A new constitution, validated by the Supreme Court and approved in a referendum, paves the way for the election. 10s
• The new charter allows coup leader Mamadji Dumbuya to run for office, though he has not declared his intentions. 19s
• Presidential terms have been extended from five to seven years under the new constitution. 33s
• The election is being closely watched internationally due to Guinea's mineral resources and the country's transition back to civilian rule. 38s