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From Prison to President: Who is Diomaye Faye, the anti-establishment candidate handed Sonko’s “birth right” as Senegal’s next president?

When sworn in, Faye will be Senegal’s youngest ever president celebrating his 44th birthday on the day of his election victory.

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Young Opposition Candidate, Diomaye Faye Wins Senegal’s Presidential Election

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the anointed candidate of Senegal’s popular and controversial opposition politician Ousmane Sonko.

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Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes early lead in presidential election

A second round of voting will only take place if no candidate secures the more than 50 percent majority required to prevent a run…

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Polls close in Senegal’s keenly contested 2024 presidential election

The incumbent was not on the ballot for the first time in Senegal’s history.

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Polls open in Senegal’s delayed 2024 presidential election

To be declared winner, a candidate must obtain more than 50% of the votes.

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18 Interesting Facts and Figures about the 2024 Senegal Presidential Election

Here are some interesting facts and figures to know ahead of the vote.

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Senegal Presidential Election 2024: Who are the Leading Candidates?

Since Macky Sall is not in the race, who are the leading candidates competing to replace him?

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From Near Democratic Decline Back to the Path of Restoration: All You Need to Know About Senegal’s March 24 Senegal Elections

The recent political impasse will be fresh in the minds of voters as they vote on Sunday.

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Constituency Watch Series Episode 2: Ledzokuku Constituency

Even though the presidential elections have been dominated by the NDC, no MP has been able to retain their seat since 1996.

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Senegal sets delayed presidential elections for March 24

A new round of protests broke in February after Sall announced the plan to postpone the elections.