African leaders hope Trump's win leads to closer cooperation

Donald Trump has made a major political comeback, four years after he left the White House. Many African leaders are now looking forward to working closely with President-elect Trump and strengthening ties between their countries and the US.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was one of the first African leaders to congratulate Trump on his victory.

"I look forward to working together to further strengthen the relationship between our two countries during your term," he wrote on X. formerly Twitter.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed his country's willingness to collaborate with the new US administration, saying, "Zimbabwe stands ready to work with you and the American people to build a better, more prosperous, and more peaceful world."

In a statement signed by Nigeria's special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu said "Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace and address global challenges that affect our citizens."

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