ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Monday congratulated Guinea's president-elect Mamady Doumbouya on his election following the proclamation of the final results by the country's Supreme Court.
Doumbouya won the presidential election with 86.72 percent of the vote, according to official results released by the Supreme Court on Sunday.
In a statement, Youssouf praised the Guinean people for demonstrating political maturity by voting peacefully and calmly, reflecting a strong sense of ownership of the electoral process. He also commended stakeholders for their contributions to the smooth conduct of the polls in line with relevant international standards and the country's legal framework.
Youssouf reiterated his full commitment and that of the AU to continue providing support to the West African country for a swift return to constitutional order, the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, and the strengthening of national unity, peace, and stability.
Taking into account the progress made since the start of Guinea's political transition in 2021, the chairperson urged the AU and the broader international community to consider lifting sanctions imposed on the country, to create favorable conditions for the implementation of a roadmap aimed at rebuilding the country and modernizing the well-being of its people. ■