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Guinea’s military ruler, Gen. Mamady Doumbouya, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election by a ...

Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya was declared the winner of Guinea’s presidential election held over the weekend.

Mamdi Doumbouya secured almost 87% of the vote, while several opposition figures were either barred from contesting or were in exile. Doumbouya seized power after staging a coup in 2021.

Guineans voted Sunday to choose a new president in the country's first election since a 2021 coup, as analysts say a weakened opposition will result in a likely win for junta leader Gen. Mamadi ...

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