BY JIBRIL TURE

In a press release just issued by the Office of the U.S. State Department’s Spokesperson, the United States congratulates President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election as the next president of Senegal.

The press release goes on to state that “Sunday’s election, carried out in a well-organized, peaceful, transparent, and inclusive manner, represents a significant milestone in Senegal’s rich democratic history.” The United States commends the Senegalese electors for carrying out their civic duty, as well as the electoral institutions and judiciary who, the press release stresses, “faithfully upheld Senegal’s constitution and laws.”

The United States says it looks “forward to working with President-elect Faye and his administration,” adding that “Senegal’s leadership is essential to resolving the many challenges facing the region today. We stand ready to deepen the strong ties between the United States and Senegal and work together to promote our shared interests and values.

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