In a diplomatic gesture, Comorian President Azali Assoumani was the first foreign leader to officially congratulate Pastef on its victory in the Senegalese legislative elections.
This is the first message of congratulations to Pastef from outside. In an official statement published on .
The Comorian president welcomed a “ electoral success obtained in a climate of peace and security”, describing the Senegalese democratic process as an “example for the entire African continent”.
Azali Assoumani reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. “ Our bonds of friendship and fraternity must be consolidated “, he said, referring to closer collaboration to come.
On Sunday, November 17, more than 7 million Senegalese were called to the polls to renew the National Assembly. According to initial trends, the ruling party, Pastef, is well in the lead. The latter is led by the current Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, who was the head of the list during the elections. Although he is a member of the party, President Faye left his position as secretary general upon his accession to the presidency last March.
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