Guinea’s military junta has announced September 21, 2025, as the date for a long-awaited constitutional referendum—a key step toward restoring democratic rule in the West African country. The referendum will determine the adoption of a new constitution to replace the military charter currently governing the country. Initially, junta leader Col. Mamadi Doumbouya pledged to begin the transition by December 31, 2024. However, he missed the deadline, sparking public protests and mounting criticism. While authorities say all elections will take place this year, no date has been set. Meanwhile, rights groups and opposition figures accuse Doumbouya of stifling dissent through arrests and intimidation, raising concerns about the credibility of the transition process.
Source: AP
