25/03/2024
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become the new president of Senegal, with provisional results showing him leading with 53.7% of the vote ¹. Faye, a political newcomer, was backed by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was barred from running due to a defamation conviction ¹. Faye's victory marks a significant change in Senegal's political landscape, as the incumbent president, Macky Sall, is stepping down after two terms ¹. The peaceful transition of power is seen as a boost for democracy in West Africa, where there have been several military coups in recent years ¹.
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