Doumbouya sets campaign periods for regional and Senate elections
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Guinee7
Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya has set 9 to 26 November for campaigning in the 29 November regional elections, followed by 20 November to 17 December for the 20 December Senate elections. Both campaigns must comply with the Electoral Code, according to presidential decrees read on national television.
Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya has set the opening of campaigning for the 29 November 2026 regional elections for 11.59pm on 9 November, with the campaign closing at 11.59pm on 26 November. The decree was read on national television on Monday 9 November, according to Guinee7.
For the 20 December 2026 Senate elections, campaigning will begin at 11.59pm on 20 November and end at 11.59pm on 17 December, according to a second presidential decree. Both campaigns must be conducted in accordance with the Electoral Code, while several ministries and competent services are responsible for implementing the provisions.
The setting of the campaign timetable follows the announcement of the 29 November 2026 regional elections, published on 13 October, followed by the 3 November decree setting the regional elections for 29 November in Guinea.
