Guinea Supreme Court Confirms Doumbouya

Thursday 8th January 2026

By inAfrika Newsroom

Guinea Supreme Court confirms Doumbouya as president-elect, validating results from the December 28 vote and closing the legal phase of the election. As a result, General Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup, now moves from military ruler to elected head of state under Guinea’s new political framework.

The court confirmed a landslide victory of about 86.7% of the vote, according to reports. Meanwhile, the runner-up, Yero Baldé, took a single-digit share and later withdrew a complaint that had alleged manipulation. Consequently, the Supreme Court ruling proceeded without a sustained legal challenge.

Moreover, the election was held under a new constitution that allows military leaders to run and extends the presidential term to seven years. Therefore, the ruling also sets a precedent for how Guinea will interpret the new rules in future contests.

However, the political context remains tense. Critics say the campaign period unfolded with limited space for dissent, while the opposition landscape was weakened. Even so, Doumbouya has called for unity and national reconstruction in a televised address, according to coverage of the ruling.

In addition, investors are tracking what the verdict means for Guinea’s mining-driven economy. Guinea is a major bauxite exporter, and the Simandou iron ore project has become a flagship national asset. Therefore, stability and policy predictability will matter for long-cycle mining capital.

Next steps: Guinea Supreme Court confirms Doumbouya

The administration is expected to outline a governing agenda and cabinet priorities. Meanwhile, civil society and political groups will push for clearer guarantees on rights, media space, and future competition. Also, mining policy moves will draw close attention from markets.

Why it matters

Guinea sits at the center of West Africa’s minerals story. Therefore, a confirmed presidency can shape investment decisions and state revenues for years. Moreover, the ruling tests whether post-coup transitions in the region can deliver credible elections and durable institutions.