Kampala, Uganda – Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended congratulations to Donald Trump won the US presidential election in a stunning comeback, with projections showing him comfortably clearing the 270 electoral vote threshold required to win the White House, beating his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris.
Museveni took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his well-wishes, addressing Trump as President-elect.
In his message, Museveni emphasized the Ugandan people’s desire for mutually beneficial engagement with Trump’s administration, highlighting their shared values as “freedom-loving people”. This gesture aligns with Museveni’s recent focus on international cooperation.
“I am writing on behalf of the people of Uganda to congratulate you on the historic victory you achieved on the 8th of November, 2024. By winning both the popular and Electoral College votes, your victory was a true reflection of the feeling of the majority of citizens in the USA.” General Museveni said
Trump’s Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, called him to concede defeat on Wednesday before delivering remarks at Howard University in Washington, DC.
Other African leaders who reacted to Trump’s Victory included among others;
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has been sanctioned by the U.S. over alleged links to diamond smuggling and for political repression, 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.”
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed 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.”
Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh 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.”
