The military junta of Guinea has banned its members from contesting for any positions in the next elections in the country.
The next elections are to mark a return to democratic rule following the recent overthrow of President Alpha Condé.
On Monday, September 27, 2021, the junta announced a transitional charter that confirmed military leader Colonel Mamady Doumbouya as the president.
The charter makes provision for a government headed by a civilian prime minister and a national transitional council that will temporarily act as a parliament.
The council will have 81 members drawn from society including business leaders, political parties, religious organisations, diplomats and professional organisations.
Members of the council are also banned from running in the next local or national elections.
About 30% of the council members are required to be female, and will include a president and two vice-presidents.
