Guinea’s transitional president, General Mamadi Doumbouya, has announced an extension of the country’s transition period, now set to conclude in 2025. The move delays elections initially planned for 2024 and has sparked a polarized reaction across the political landscape.

While junta supporters back the extension, citing the necessity for a stable transition, opposition groups have rejected the military’s prolonged rule, calling for protests in Conakry starting January 6. General Doumbouya has assured citizens of a constitutional referendum and general elections in 2025, but tensions remain high as the nation grapples with its political future.