Former President Alpha Conde and long-time opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo remain in exile, while other candidates have been disqualified. Only 8 challengers remain, but analysts say, they are not considered powerful

The United Nations says, there have been intimidation and restrictions on civic freedoms in the lead-up to the election. The UN rights chief Volker Turk warns that, these restrictions could undermine the credibility of the vote

Doumbuya was initially ruled out running however, a new Constitution passed in September, removed a ban on junta members seeking office and extended presidential terms to 7 years

About 6.7 million people reportedly registered to vote, and provisional results are expected within 48 to 72 hours