General Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president of Guinea with 86.72% of the vote in provisional results. He seized power in a 2021 coup, ousting President Alpha Conde. His victory grants him a seven-year mandate and avoids a runoff. The election follows a constitutional change allowing junta members to run. Guinea is rich in bauxite and untapped iron ore, and Doumbouya has promoted resource-nationalist policies.

Researchers have discovered the world’s oldest known rock art on Muna Island, Indonesia, in the form of a painted human hand outline dating back at least 67,800 years. Muna Island is located in Southeast Sulawesi Province and covers about 1,704 square kilometres. The island has a hilly landscape with elevations up to 445 metres and is known for its teak forests, rich culture, natural beauty, and clean beaches.

In January 2026, eight Muslim‑majority countries (Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and the UAE) jointly announced their decision to join Trump’s Board of Peace as part of efforts to support ceasefire progress and reconstruction plans for Gaza.