State House, Banjul, 25th March 2024: The Government of the Republic of The Gambia congratulates His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election as the 5th President-elect of the Republic of Senegal after the Presidential election held on 24th March 2024.

The peaceful conduct of the election is a clear manifestation of the great affinity of the Senegalese people to democratic governance and populism. The Gambia commends all political stakeholders for their great maturity and for upholding the supreme interest and the widely admired democratic credentials of Senegal. Senegal has triumphed in this democratic dispensation. The Gambia is confident of the continued dynamism of this collective effort and the consolidation of the bilateral relationship that happily exists with Senegal.

The Government of The Gambia commends the outgoing President, His Excellency Macky Sall for delivering his commitment to a successful election and solidifying the fraternal ties between The Gambia and Senegal.