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A referendum on a new constitution was held in Guinea on 21 September 2025, to determine whether to replace the existing constitution introduced in 2020 with a new version that introduced a Senate and extended the term limits for the president. Voters approved the new constitution by 89% to 11%.[1]
Doumbouya initially set 31 December 2024, as the deadline to launch a democratic transition. However, he missed the deadline, leading to protests and criticism from activists and the opposition. Under pressure, he promised in his New Year’s message that a decree for the constitutional referendum would be signed. Authorities have further added that all elections would be held this year, without committing to a particular date.[4] The referendum will be watched by international observers, which have urged Doumbouya to follow through on his commitments and restore democratic rule.[2]
The draft constitution was released in June 2025.[5] Among its provisions were increasing the presidential term from five to seven years, with a limit of two terms, and creating a Senate, with a third of its members appointed by the president.[6] Junta leader Doumbouya would also be allowed to run for election, which drew protests from the opposition.[7]
Campaign
Campaigning began on 31 August 2025 and closed on 18 September. The High Authority of Communication (HAC) issued limits on the selection of media outlets allowed to cover the referendum, restricting unrecognized entities that were in conflict with authorities. Private media outlets were also prohibited from engaging in interactive programs that discuss the referendum.[8] The limits were subsequently relaxed on 1 September.[9] The government deployed 45,000 members of the security forces and 1,000 light and armoured vehicles and combat helicopters nationwide to secure the vote.[10]
Results
The new constitution was approved by 90.6% of voters with a turnout of at least 91.4% from 80% of polling stations.[11]
Writer Tierno Monénembo said he would boycott the referendum, calling it a farce and a way for President Doumbouya of "legitimising his putsch and holding onto power for as long as possible".[12] Opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo and former President Alpha Condé also called for a boycott of the vote.[13]
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