• Guinea's new constitution received 90.6% approval in a September 21 referendum.
• Provisional results cover 91.4% of polling stations amid disputed turnout figures.
• The referendum occurred amidst tensions between the transitional government and political parties.

Guinea's proposed new constitution, advanced by the transitional government, secured 90.6% approval from participating voters in a referendum held on Sunday, September 21, 2025. The Directorate General of Elections announced these provisional results.

The current results encompass 200 out of the country's 375 communes. Authorities have tallied and validated 19,454 polling stations, representing 91.4% of the 23,662 stations opened for the vote.

? Résultats partiels du #Référendum2025

?️ Une large majorité des électeurs s’est exprimée en faveur de la nouvelle Constitution. ??

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— Guinée GOUV. (@GuineeGouv) September 22, 2025

The Directorate General of Elections' announced participation rate of 91.4% has generated controversy. Several observers and civil society actors suggest actual turnout hovered around 71%.

Final participation figures, calculated across all 23,662 polling stations, and complete referendum results are expected in the coming days. The Supreme Court will proclaim the definitive results on an unspecified date.

This referendum took place amid escalating tensions between the ruling regime and the nation's political parties. On August 22, Guinean authorities suspended three major political parties—Cellou Dalein Diallo's UFDG, the RPG, and the PRP—for 90 days. This measure prohibits these political organizations from all political activities, including meetings, demonstrations, or campaigns.

The new constitution notably includes a two-term limit for presidential mandates and establishes a bicameral parliament. Municipal, legislative, and presidential elections are expected to follow this referendum.

The future President, once elected, will face major national challenges. These include an economy heavily reliant on the mining sector, a fragile financial situation, and a political landscape marked by instability.

 Ingrid Haffiny (intern)