Guinea’s National Transition Council released a draft constitution early Monday morning, marking a significant step towards restoring civilian rule.
The document is set to be put to a public vote before the year’s end.
The proposed constitution outlines a bicameral legislature and introduces progressive reforms such as the abolition of the death penalty and female genital mutilation.
It also strengthens protections for individual rights, guaranteeing the right to know the reasons for arrest or detention.
A notable provision limits presidential terms to two consecutive five-year mandates.
However, uncertainty surrounds the future political role of General Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup.
While the transition charter explicitly bars him from running for president, this restriction is absent from the draft constitution, raising questions about his potential candidacy.
The document’s release is seen as a crucial step towards democratic governance in Guinea.
