Mr Macron is the first sitting French president in 20 years to be re-elected.

Senegal's President Macky Sall, the current African Union chairman, sent his best wishes for Mr Macron's re-election

https://twitter.com/Macky_Sall/status/1518308764578893824

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said he looked forward to working with Mr Macron to strengthen ties between the two countries.

https://twitter.com/AbiyAhmedAli/status/1518289058031718401

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda hailed Mr Macron's leadership that "seeks to unite and not divide".

https://twitter.com/PaulKagame/status/1518449543586717698

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