Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's new president
April 2, 2024In his first speech as president-elect, Faye promised to fight corruption and reform the economy.
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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?
March 25, 2024When 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
March 25, 2024Bassirou 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
March 25, 2024A 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
March 24, 2024The incumbent was not on the ballot for the first time in Senegal’s history.
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