Guinea's coup leader enters presidential race

Guinea's coup leader, Col Mamadi Doumbouya, has broken his promise to hand power to a civilian government by entering the presidential race, stirring concerns about the election's credibility. The exclusion of key opposition parties and high candidacy deposits have raised eyebrows among Guineans. The military crackdown on dissent under Doumbouya's rule contrasts with his initial pledge to restore democratic governance, highlighting the challenges facing Guinea ahead of the upcoming election.