Magufuli congratulates Mnangagwa

Tanzania's president John Magufuli has sent a congratulatory message to President Emmerson Mnangagwa after he was declared the winner of the presidential election by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec).

Magufuli joins other African leaders, Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and Burundi's Pierre Nkurunziza in congratulating Mnangagwa. Wrote Magufuli on Twitter,

Cde. Mnangagwa. On behalf of the Government and people of Tanzania, I convey my sincere congratulations on your victory in the Presidential Election of Zimbabwe. Your victory is a reflection of the confidence reposed in you by the people of Zimbabwe in leading them to prosperity.

"Cde. Mnangagwa. On behalf of the Government and people of Tanzania,I convey my sincere congratulations on your victory in the Presidential Election of Zimbabwe.Your victory is a reflection of the confidence reposed in you by the people of Zimbabwe in leading them to prosperity." — Dr John Magufuli (@MagufuliJP) August 3, 2018
Chama Cha Mapinduzi also conveyed its 'sincere congratulations.'

"Cde Mnangagwa. On behalf of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) I convey my sincere congratulations on your victory in the Presidential Election of Zimbabwe.Your victory is a reflection of the confidence reposed in you by the people of Zimbabwe in leading them to prosperity." @MagufuliJP pic.twitter.com/LB7GqaIE5t

— Chama Cha Mapinduzi (@ccm_tanzania) August 3, 2018