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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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