At the same time, many Islamic countries as well as Russia, China, India, and Brazil congratulated Ahmadinejad on his victory . Mir-Hossein Mousavi was the most vocal of the challengers to contest the election results. He filed an official appeal to the Guardian Council, and urged his supporters to fight the decision in a peaceful manner.
Awali, Makamu Mkuu wa Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam, Profesa Rwekaza Mukandala, akimkaribisha Profesa Ngugi kuzungumza, alimwelezea kama mwanazuoni, mwanafasihi na mwanamapinduzi aliyepigania uhuru kifikra na uhalisia, kupitia kalamu yake na uwezo wake na ni urithi mkubwa kwa Bara la Afrika.