Al Jazeera Discovers 'Elections' Where Opposition is Banned
Al Jazeera's piece on Guinea's 2025 elections outlines the stakes, noting military ruler Mamady Doumbouya's move to 'legitimise his rule after barring key opposition challengers.' (Al Jazeera, "Guinea elections...") How quaint. This isn't an election; it's a coronation with extra steps. Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup, is now orchestrating a spectacle where the outcome is predetermined.
Calling this an 'election' is like calling a lion's dinner a 'peaceful negotiation' with a gazelle. The media routinely presents these charades with a straight face, discussing 'who’s running' when the real story is 'who’s allowed to run without ending up in jail.'