Several African heads of state have extended their congratulations to US President-elect Donald Trump, who emerged victorious in the November 5 presidential election.

Former United States President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate in the November 5 elections, has secured another term as head of state, according to projected election results released on Wednesday.

To win the presidency, a candidate needs at least 270 Electoral College votes, and American media outlets have projected that Trump has surpassed that threshold, surpassing Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party's nominee. The official results, however, are still pending.

Trump, who previously served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021, addressed the nation from Florida on Wednesday. In his speech, he proudly declared that he had "overcome obstacles that nobody thought" he could.

The Electoral College will meet in December to officially confirm the 2024 presidential election results, with the new U.S. president scheduled to be sworn in on January 20, 2025.

Since the announcement, several African heads of state have congratulated Trump, now 78, on his victory.

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called Trump’s win “historic,” adding in a statement on the X network on Wednesday: “I look forward to continuing our two nations' strong collaboration and partnership to advance peace, security, and common prosperity for our two nations.”

Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye also congratulated Trump, expressing hope for “strengthening the Burundi-USA cooperation.”

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu highlighted the opportunities for both nations under Trump's leadership, saying the U.S. and Nigeria could "foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens." Tinubu also stated that Trump's return to the White House “will usher in an era of earnest, beneficial, and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between Africa and the United States.”

President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shared his congratulations on X, expressing his readiness to collaborate with the newly elected American president and to deepen the strategic partnership between the DRC and the U.S., which already have strong friendly and cooperative ties.

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema, in his statement on X, praised Trump’s “historic achievement,” underscoring that it reflected the people’s freedom to choose their leaders. He added that Zambia looked forward to “strengthening our bilateral cooperation and deepening our ties” with the United States.

In his congratulatory message, Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa described Trump as a leader who “speaks for the people,” adding that Zimbabwe was ready to work with him and the American people to “build a better, more prosperous, and more peaceful world.”

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed anticipation for continuing the “close and mutually beneficial partnership” between South Africa and the U.S. He also mentioned that, in the global arena, the two countries would work together, with South Africa holding the G20 presidency in 2025 and the U.S. succeeding it in 2026.

Egypt’s President Abdelfattah El-Sisi, in a message posted on X, congratulated Trump and wished him success in achieving the interests of the American people. Sisi also expressed eagerness to “establish peace, maintain regional peace and stability, and strengthen the strategic partnership relations between Egypt and the United States and their friendly peoples.”

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed congratulated Trump on his victory and expressed eagerness to further strengthen relations between their two countries during his term.

Sudan's transitional President Abdel Fattah al-Burhan also congratulated Trump, stating his wish for success and his anticipation of developing relations between Sudan and the U.S. during his presidency for the benefit of both nations.

Kenya’s President William Ruto hailed Trump’s victory as a “testament to the firm resolve of the American people to repose confidence” in his “visionary, bold and innovative leadership.” Ruto added that Kenya was ready to enhance cooperation on mutual interests, including trade, investment, technology, innovation, peace, security, and sustainable development.

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio emphasized that his country looks forward to “working with the United States of America to deepen our friendly bilateral relations and on all other matters of mutual interest and cooperation.”