Guinea's presidential election will be held on December 28, the presidency announced in a decree read out on state television on Saturday.

The announcement came a day after the Supreme Court confirmed the result of a referendum to approve a new constitution, paving the way for the elections.

At least 89% of Guinean voters approved a new constitution through a referendum held on September 21.

Transitional president General Mamady Doumbouya is yet to announce whether he would seek election.

When the military ousted President Alpha Conde in 2021, it initially said it would return the country to civilian rule by 2024. It, however, postponed the planned return to civilian rule.