The African Union announced Thursday the lifting of sanctions against Guinea, imposed after the 2021 coup. A decision taken following the holding of the presidential election, organized last December.
The African Union Peace and Security Council believes that the vote marks a key step in the country's political transition. He welcomes the election of Mamady Doumbouya, former head of the junta, and encourages him to keep his commitments in favor of the Guinean people.
Direct consequence: Guinea is reintegrated into the activities of the African Union, after more than four years of suspension.
Mamady Doumbouya was inaugurated president on Saturday, in front of tens of thousands of supporters and several heads of state. According to the Supreme Court, he won the election with 86.7% of the vote.
Coming to power by force in 2021, after the overthrow of elected president Alpha Condé, he is however criticized for a restriction of public freedoms, the ban on demonstrations and the arrest or exile of several political opponents.
