The just concluded US elections saw the 45th President and Republican candidate Donald Trump emerge as the winner of an election analyst described as the closest in American history.
Polls throughout the campaign period could not give a clear winner as both candidates led with just a percentage point.
On Wednesday, however, things had started to be clear as the tallying continued with Donald Trump taking a clear lead to the 270 mark.
He later on emerge as the favourite candidate in the poll.
While it has not officially been called, Trump is projected to have 312 votes against Kamala’s 226.
After it was clear he was winning the race to become the 47th President of the United States, several world leaders took to their social media platforms send their congratulatory messages.
African leaders were not left behind as they had various messages to share with Trump.
But what clearly came out in most of them was the desire to work with him in further strengthening the relations they have with him.
This is even as analysts expect the US foreign policy to change with the entry of Trump into the White House.
In a rally after he was projected to win, the Republican candidate said that he would focus more on fixing America in the early first few years of his term.
Trade, aid and security deals done by the Biden administration are at risk of taking different trajectories as a result of the Trump presidency.
Kenya’s William Ruto said his victory was an indications of the confidence Americans have on his innovative leadership.
“Your victory is a testament to the firm resolve of the American people to repose confidence in your visionary, bold and innovative leadership. As you embark on this phase of your journey of leadership, Kenya stands ready to further enhance our cooperation on matters of mutual interest including trade, investment, technology & innovation, peace and security, and sustainable development,” he said.
Rwanda’s Paul Kagame said Trump’s message has been clear all along, and he looks forward to working with him for the benefit of all.
“Your clear message has been that the United States should be a partner of choice that attracts by the force of its example, rather than by imposing its views and ways of life on others. I therefore look forward to working with you for the common benefit of both our countries in the years ahead.”
Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu said, “Mr. President-elect, you have my best wishes. I am looking forward to working together to strengthen the bilateral relations between Tanzania and the United States.”
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa said that he looks forward to working with the 47th US President as his country assumes the G20 presidency next year.
Trump will officially take over the leadership of the US in January.
“In the global arena, we look forward to our Presidency of the G20 in 2025, where we will work closely with the US who will succeed us in the G20 Presidency in 2026.”
According to Nigeria's Bola Tinubu, Trumps victory reflects the trust and confidence American people have placed in his leadership.
He said, "Given Trump's experience as the 45th President, his return to the White House as the 47th President will usher in an era of earnest, beneficial, and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between Africa and the US."
Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa, also offered his well wishes to Trump, and said “Zimbabwe stands ready to work with you and the American people to build a better, more prosperous and more peaceful world.”
Democratic Republic of Congo’s president, Felix Tshisekedi, said he was looking forward to collaborating with America in the coming years. Tshisekedi said he was ready to “deepen the strategic partnership” between the two nations.
Guinea Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who said he was looking forward to bolstering ties between the two nations, “May this new mandate bring peace and progress” he said in a post on social media.
Others who sent their messages were General Evariste Ndayishimiye (Burundi), Duma Boko (Botswana), Hakainde Hichilema (Zambia), Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (Egypt), leaders of Sudan’s warring factions.
Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni congratulated Trump on Friday for his win.
Museveni has for a long time had preference for Russia over the US and the European Union.
