12 Dec 2016 | News and Updates
The annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held on December 3, commemorates the human rights of persons with disabilities. This year we also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the...
7 Jul 2016 | News and Updates
Fatoumata Camara, a Guinean with a physical disability, is the Deputy Coordinator for the Association of Persons Living with a Disability of Mamou, Guinea. In this Q&A, Camara discusses barriers...
6 Oct 2015 | Election FAQ
On October 11, citizens of Guinea will head to the polls to vote in their country’s second democratic presidential election.
28 Jan 2015 | Publication
Guinea held a legislative election on September 28, 2013, after six years of delays attributable to a variety of factors, including a military coup d’état. This election, despite being preceded...
22 Aug 2014 | News and Updates
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is deeply concerned about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. This health crisis has resulted in more than 1,350 reported deaths so far in a...
2 Oct 2013 | News and Updates
Guinea held parliamentary elections on September 28, 2013 – years after the elections were due. IFES Chief of Party in Guinea Elizabeth Côté answers questions on what they...
17 Sep 2013 | Election FAQ
On September 24, Guineans head to the polls to elect a new National Assembly. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) Elections in Guinea: September 24 Legislative Elections shed light on the polls.
10 Aug 2012 | News and Updates
Young persons can be powerful change agents in their communities. Disseminating information on the electoral cycle, volunteering in voter registration drives, observing elections to ensure rights are...
10 Aug 2012 | News and Updates
Young persons can be powerful change agents in their communities. Disseminating information on the electoral cycle, volunteering in voter registration drives, observing elections to ensure rights are...
10 Aug 2012 | News and Updates
Young persons can be powerful change agents in their communities. Disseminating information on the electoral cycle, volunteering in voter registration drives, observing elections to ensure rights are...
17 May 2012 | News and Updates
Since the December 2008 coup d'etat that ended 50 years of authoritarian rule in Guinea, the West African nation has continued its democratic evolution.
12 Apr 2012 | Multimedia
On Sunday June 27th Guineans will elect their President. With 24 candidates and around 12 favorites, these presidential elections will be the very first real elections in 50 years. It is hoped that...
9 Dec 2011 | Multimedia
Used as a political tool before, during and after elections, violence threatens the franchise and civil rights of all citizens.
22 Oct 2010 | Multimedia
Elizabeth Cote, IFES chief of party in Guinea, speaks to us from Conakry about the latest developments in the preparation for the runoff, the difficulties that have been experienced in regards to...
23 Sep 2010 | News and Updates
After decades of dictatorship and military rule, Guinea is on the verge of becoming a true democracy. The last remaining hurdles on its path to legitimate elections are corrections that must be...
26 Jun 2010 | Election Material
Ballot from the first round of the Guinean Presidential Election held on June 27, 2010 and contested by 24 candidates each representing a different political party. The second round was held on...
19 Jun 2010 | News and Updates
Depuis mardi 15 juin et jusqu’au lundi 19 juin, des Guinéennes sillonnent leur pays au sein de la « Caravane de la paix ». Leur objectif est de promouvoir et d’apaiser les esprits avant les...
30 Mar 2010 | Publication
La République de Guinée, depuis décembre 1990 a pris option pour un mode d’organisation de sa société, fondé sur le libéralisme économique et politique. Le régime politique qui a été mis en place...
30 Mar 2010 | Publication
La justice a un rôle important à jouer dans toute société qui veut construire la démocratie afin d’améliorer les conditions de vie et de travail de ses citoyens et sauvegarder leurs droits...
18 Aug 2009 | News and Updates
From Conakry, Coté talks about whether Captain Moussa Dadis Camara will run for president, how popular he is at the moment, and what the political elite thinks about his future in government. She...
11 Feb 2007 | News and Updates
IFES is urging Guinean President Lansana Conte to name a prime minister acceptable to the broad spectrum of Guinean people to help bring an end to violent protests
30 Apr 2005 | Election Material
“Campagne nationale d’education electorale” is a pamphlet from May 2005, available in French, which educates readers about their right and responsibility to vote. The document, published with the...
30 Apr 2005 | Election Material
“Campagne nationale d'éducation à la citoyenneté” is a pamphlet from May 2005, available in French, which briefly describes 14 rights or duties that are the responsibility of citizens of Guinea....
31 Dec 2004 | Election Material
“Campagne nationale d’education a la citoyenneté: Conférence – Débat” is a pamphlet from 2005, available in French, which explains the electoral system and the different facets of the constitution...
31 Oct 2000 | Publication
This report summarizes IFES on-site technical assistance provided in Guinea. The report details IFES efforts with various political parties, civil society and the international community...
31 Jul 1999 | Election Material
“The Importance of Women’s Vote” is an informative brochure, available in both Portuguese and Creole, published in 1999 by the NGO “PROMOCONSULT” in Guinea-Bissau, in lead up to the November, 1999...
30 Apr 1999 | Election Material
“ Voter’s Manual” is an informative booklet, available in Portuguese, published in 1999 by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau, in lead up to November, 1999 General Election in...
30 Apr 1999 | Election Material
“The Democracy is in Your Hand: Vote” is an informative flyer, available in Portuguese, issued in 1999 by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau, in lead up to the November 28, 1999...
13 Dec 1998 | Publication
This report summarizes IFES findings from Guinea in December 1997. The purpose of the document is to report on IFES assessments concerning the legal framework for presidential elections and...
13 Dec 1998 | Election Material
Presidential ballot papers for the election held in Guinea on 14 December 1998. The candidates represented are Alpha CONDE, Chales Pascal TOLNO, Lansana CONTE, Jean Marie DORE, and Ba Mamadou BOYE.
30 Apr 1998 | Publication
This report summarizes IFES efforts in Guinea towards establishing a legal framework for the 1998 presidential elections.
31 Oct 1997 | Publication
This report summarizes IFES observations in Equatorial Guinea from 1997. The report discusses the political situation and the prospects for the future of democracy in the country.
31 Oct 1997 | Publication
31 Jul 1997 | Election Material
“La Citoyenneté” is a booklet from August 1997, available in French, which is made up of a comic strip and text explaining to government structure in Guinea and the rights guaranteed to Guinean...
31 Aug 1996 | Election Material
“Guide d’education civique et morale” is a guide from September 1996, available in French, with the goal of educating students on civic culture, democracy and peace. The document, published by...
31 Dec 1995 | Election Material
“Connaissez vos droits” is a booklet from 1996, available in French, with the objective of providing support to human rights NGOs in Guinea by informing citizens of their rights. The document,...
30 Sep 1995 | Publication
This report summarizes the assistance IFES provided to Equatorial Guinea to aid their Electoral Process. The report discusses a variety of topics, including electoral legislation, vote...
31 May 1994 | Election Material
“The Freedom of Choosing” is an informative brochure, available in Portuguese, published in June, 1994 by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau. The guide explains the importance of...
31 Mar 1994 | Election Material
“Voter’s Guide” is an informative booklet, available in Portuguese, published in 1994 by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau. The guide describes the steps to be taken by the...
31 Mar 1994 | Election Material
“The Decision is in You” is a voter guide, available in Portuguese, published in 1994 by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau. The guide includes cartoons and some short dialogues...
31 Jan 1994 | Election Material
“Voter’s Guide” is an informative booklet, available in Portuguese, published by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau. The guide is meant to enhance citizens’ participation through...
31 Dec 1993 | Election Material
“Les Election et Nous” is a pamphlet from 1994, available in French, which informs readers of election laws and procedures in preparation for the 1995 Legislative Election in Guinea. The document...
31 Dec 1993 | Election Material
“Education Civique” is a teaching guide from 1994, available in French, which provides a history of Guinean politics and an explanation of the government structure, citizen rights,...
31 Dec 1993 | Publication
Ce rapport discute les élections présidentielles de la République de Guinée en décembre 1993. Le rapport touche beaucoup de sujets comme les comptes à rebours des élections, prise de décision et...
4 Dec 1993 | Election Material
Ballot papers used for the 1993 Presidential election in Guinea. Candidates shown in this selection include, Mamadou Bhoye BA, Jean Marie DORE, Facine TOURE, Mohamed Mansour KABA, Siaradiou DIALLO,...
4 Dec 1993 | Election Material
Presidential ballot papers used for candidates of the 1993 Presidential election in Guinea. Candidates represented are Lasana CONTE, Siradiou DIALLO, Ismael Mohamed GHUSSEIN, and Alpha CONDE.
4 Dec 1993 | Election Material
Ballot papers from the 1993 Presidential election in Guinea. Ballots are for El Hadj Mohamed Mansour KABA, Mamadou Bhoye BA, and Facine TOURE.
30 Sep 1993 | Election Material
“Guide pour les Elections Presidentielles et Legislatives” is a guide from October 1993, available in French, which details eligibility, voting procedure, and information on the electoral...
13 Sep 1993 | Election Material
“Que Dieu protege la Guinee” is a September 1993 memo, available in French, which addresses religious citizens of Guinea and summarizes a disastrous situation in which Guineans no longer care for...
28 Aug 1993 | Election Material
“La Guinee, une famille a Construire” is an August 1993 essay, available in French, which states that Guinea currently finds itself in a divided state where anarchy is becoming the mode of society...
30 Sep 1992 | Election Material
“En Route avec Notre Peuple vers la Democratie (Declaration sur la situation guineenne)” is an October 1992 report, available in French, which summarizes the Guinean situation in connection to the...