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Guinean authorities have confirmed that President Mamadi Doumbouya is recovering abroad and will return to the country soon, aiming to quell rumors about his health during his absence.

Guinea will hold legislative and municipal elections on May 24, a significant move towards restoring constitutional order after a military transition.

Consultations have begun in Guinea to form a major political party supporting President Mamadi Doumbouya ahead of upcoming legislative and municipal elections.

The appointment of Ibrahima Sory II Tounkara as the new Minister of Justice in Guinea has sparked discussions amid President Mamadi Doumbouya's gradual formation of his government.

Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya announced a partial government reshuffle, appointing 18 new ministers including those for justice, security, and finance to consolidate his new administration.

Mamadi Doumbouya, a Guinean military officer educated in France, led special forces that overthrew President Alpha Conde in 2021 and was elected president in late 2025.

The Supreme Court of Guinea confirmed the victory of transitional president Mamadi Doumbouya in the first round of the presidential elections held on December 28, 2025, where he secured 86.72% of the votes.

Lauriane Darboux Doumbouya, a former French gendarme, has transitioned from a quiet life in Drôme to becoming the intriguing wife of Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya, who was elected on December 28 with over 86% of the vote.

Mamadi Doumbouya, who led a coup in 2021, has easily won the presidential election in Guinea, a nation ruled with an iron fist.

Supporters of junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya celebrated his victory in Guinea's presidential election, marking the first election since 2021's coup.