CONAKRY: Guineans vote in a presidential election Sunday with victory all but assured for Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led the junta that seized power in the west African country four years ago. By running, the strongman is reneging on a pledge not to stand for office and to hand the country back to civilian rule by the end of 2024. Instead, he has sought to silence dissent. All the main opposition leaders have been barred from standing in the election.

Military ruler Mamady Doumbouya is set to legitimise his rule after barring key opposition challengers.

The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.

Mamady Doumbouya accused of betraying his promise to be the restorer of democracy after leading 2021 coup

Guinea security forces neutralise an armed group threatening national security ahead of upcoming presidential elections, following intense gunfire.

CONAKRY: Guineans vote in a presidential election Sunday with victory all but assured for Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led the junta that seized power in the west African…

Mamady Doumbouya may win amid accusations of restrictions on the media and the opposition parties.

Mamady Doumbouya faced eight rivals for the presidency, but the main opposition leaders were barred from running.

The junta leader secured 86.72% of the first-round vote, but main opposition leaders were barred from running. Doumbouya led a coup to topple Guinea's first freely elected…