“America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” Trump said while meeting a crowd of his supporters at the Palm Beach County Convention Centre.
This morning, congratulatory messages from world leaders have been pouring in, and African leaders are also joining in to offer their well-wishes
Some of the early callers include Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, Ethiopian prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed and Zimbabwean leader, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
The Zimbabwean president congratulated Trump on the social platform X, writing: “Congratulations to President elect @realdonaldtrump on your election victory. The world needs more leaders who speak for the people. Zimbabwe stands ready to work with you and the American people to build a better, more prosperous and more peaceful world.”
Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister
He wrote on X, “Congratulations to President Donald Trump on your election victory and comeback. I look forward to working together to further strengthen the relationship between our two countries during your term.”
Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu
In a message posted on X, Tinubu expressed his eagerness to strengthen the ties between Nigeria and the United States amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world.
“Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.” the post noted
The president of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
The president wrote on X, “I congratulate you President-elect of the United States of America H.E @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. I look forward to continuing our two nations’ strong collaboration and partnership to advance peace, security, and common prosperity for our two nations.”
Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi
He also congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday for his victory in the presidential elections, expressing his hopes for Trump’s success in serving the American people.
“I extend my sincere congratulations to the US President-elect @realDonaldTrump. I wish him all the best and success in achieving the interests of the American people,” El-Sisi wrote on X.
Guinea Bissau’s President, Umaro Sissoco Embalo
The president also congratulated Trump on his victory.
“I wish him every success for his mandate and look forward to strengthening relations between our two countries with him. May this new mandate bring peace and progress,’’ he wrote on his official X account.
The President of Burundi, Evariste Ndayishimiye
He said on X: “I look forward to further strengthening the Burundi-USA cooperation.”
Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe
He congratulated Trump on his victory on X saying “Your second inauguration as President of the United States of America reflects the voters’ confidence in your leadership and your ability to guide your nation toward a prosperous future.”
Democratic Republic of Congo’s Felix Tshisekedi
The leader also extended his warmest congratulations to Donald Trump for his great victory in the presidential election of #USA. In a post on X, he said he was ready to “collaborate with the newly elected American President and to deepen the strategic partnership between the #RDC and the #EtatsUnis which already maintain good friendly and cooperative relations.”
Trump won the presidential election, capturing crucial battleground states such as Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Trump defeated his main rival, Kamala Harris, a Democrat, who had aimed to make history by becoming the first woman, first Black woman, and first South Asian American to hold the presidency.
