The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted all sanctions imposed on the Republic of Guinea.
The lifting of the sanctions is with immediate effect.
This follows the successful conclusion of the country’s recent election, marking a return to democratic rules.
ECOWAS in 2021 suspended Guinea and imposed sanctions following a coup and imposition of military rule.
However, with the country concluding its transition programme and emergence of an elected President, the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS announced the immediate lift of sanctions and suspension.
The commission also congratulated Mamady Doumbouya on his election and inauguration as President of the Republic of Guinea.
A statement by the ECOWAS Commission Head of Communications, Joel Ahofodji announced the restoration of Guinea to the regional body.
The statement reads in part: “Authority of Heads of State and Government, following consultations between its Chair, H.E. Julius Maada Bio and his peers, decides as follows: Lift, with immediate effect, all residual sanctions against the Republic of Guinea and individuals involved in the transition process;
“Fully reintegrate the Republic of Guinea in all ECOWAS decision-making organs and regional integration activities of the Community; Encourage the Government of Guinea to leverage the restoration of constitutional order to intensify national dialogue among all Guinean stakeholders to ensure greater inclusivity, social cohesion and national consensus in the lead-up to the legislative elections and beyond;
“Urge the Government to intensify efforts aimed at consolidating democracy, good governance and the rule of law, as well as economic and social development.”
ECOWAS Heads of States and government also “congratulated Mamady Doumbouya on his election and inauguration as President of the Republic of Guinea and encourages him to pursue policies towards social cohesion, national unity and inclusive prosperity of the Guinean people.”
The ECOWAS leaders also “commended the ECOWAS Commission for accompanying the Guinean transition process to a successful conclusion and directs the Commission to develop initiatives to support the people of Guinea in their reconstruction and peace consolidation efforts.
