Presidential election in Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye's victory already hailed abroad
Messages of congratulations following the victory of Bassirou Diomaye Faye in the Senegalese presidential election multiplied on March 25 and 26, 2024, even before the population of the official results, from heads of state neighboring Senegal to Emmanuel Macron, including the Council of Europe.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye voting during the 2024 Senegalese presidential election. AFP - SEYLLOU
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Since March 25, 2024, while the official results of the
Senegalese presidential election
are still awaited, reactions have multiplied in the wake of Macky Sall's post “[
congratulating] the winner, Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, that the trends indicate the winner
".
Adama Barrow, president of neighboring Gambia, was one of the first to react, followed closely by that of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Another neighbor, Guinea of Lieutenant General Mamadi Doumbouya: “
Your brilliant election to the supreme office of your country is testimony to the maturity and high sense of responsibility of the Senegalese people to place their trust in the youth. It is also the illustration of an uninhibited African youth, open to the world and capable of taking control of their destiny.
»
Another putschist soldier to come forward, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema: “
Senegal and Gabon have always maintained ties of friendship and fraternity based on mutual trust and shared values.
»
My congratulations, President Bassirou @DiomayeFaye on your victory. pic.twitter.com/sU6YXtWPcr
— Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema (@oliguinguema) March 26, 2024
At the African level, the Beninese Patrice Talon expresses "
wishes for success in the service of the Senegalese people
" while, at the other end of the continent, the Malagasy Andry Rajoelina affirms that the victory of Bassirou Diomaye Faye "
brings hope for all a people and a continent
”, the president of the Big Island, paying tribute to the “
remarkable leadership of [his] friend Macky Sall throughout these years at the head of Senegal
”.
I warmly congratulate Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his brilliant election as head of Senegal and to the Senegalese people who have just demonstrated to the world the degree of maturity of their democracy.
#Burundi reiterates its full cooperation throughout its mandate. pic.twitter.com/WpPz3Rle1Q
— SE Evariste Ndayishimiye (@GeneralNeva) March 26, 2024
Elsewhere than in Africa, Emmanuel Macron was one of the first European heads of state to react on March 25, 2024 to the victory of the person concerned in the presidential election of March 24. “
Congratulations to Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election as President of the Republic of Senegal. I wish him every success and look forward to working with him.
»And the French president doubled his message on the social network X with another in Wolof.
Maa ngi ndokeel Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye ci palam njiitu reewum Senegaal.
Di ko ñaanal ndam ci sumb bi. Am mbegte lool liggey ak moom.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) March 25, 2024
The Belgian Charles Michel, current President of the European Council, affirms that "
the EU and Senegal maintain solid relations which we hope to see further deepened as an important page in the country's history turns
."
Finally, for its part, the American Department of Foreign Affairs highlighted “
the commitment of the Senegalese people to the democratic process (which) is part of the foundations of [their] deep friendship and [their] strong bilateral ties
” .
Monday evening, Bassirou Diomaye Faye assured that his country would remain
the “safe and reliable ally ” of all “
respectful
” foreign partners
, during his first public appearance since the announcement of his victory.
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