Emmanuel Macron tells the Senegalese president-elect of his desire to “intensify the partnership” between the two countries. The French president “reiterated his warm congratulations”, published Monday evening on social networks.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye assured Monday that his country would remain the “safe and reliable ally” of all “respectful” foreign partners. France notably had to break off all military cooperation with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.