Tributes are pouring in across the continent following the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, hailed as a towering figure in African politics.

Gambian President Adama Barrow remembered Buhari’s key role in resolving The Gambia’s 2016 political crisis, calling him a regional peacemaker.

African Union Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf praised Buhari’s legacy as a principled Pan-Africanist who championed good governance and regional unity.

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio described him as a man of honour whose dedication to Africa’s stability will not be forgotten.