Conakry [Guinea], January 19: Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led a 2021 military takeover in Guinea, has been sworn in as the West African country's president.
The Saturday event, which took place in front of tens of thousands of supporters and several heads of state, came after Doumbaya was declared the victor in last month's election.
The vote was the first since Doumbouya toppled President Alpha Conde four years ago. Although he initially pledged not to run for president after seizing power, Doumbouya ultimately stood for election against eight other candidates. However, his most prominent opponents remained in exile, with the opposition calling for a boycott of the poll.
The West African country's Supreme Court later said Doumbouya received 86.7 percent of the vote. Dressed in a traditional gown, Doumbouya swore an oath to uphold the constitution - which had recently been altered to allow him to stand - during an hours-long ceremony at the General Lansana Conte Stadium on the outskirts of the capital, Conakry. (Agencies)
Source: Qatar Tribune