ECOWAS lifts sanctions on GuineaThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted all sanctions imposed on the Republic of Guinea. 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.