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02 April 2024
Bassirou Diomaye Faye Sworn in as Senegal’s Youngest President Ever
Faye, in his first action as president, appointed fierce opposition leader and key backer in the election, Ousmane Sonko, as prime minister.
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26 March 2024
How Bassirou Diomaye Faye went from Detention to President-Elect at 44
After being confirmed, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the former tax inspector will be the youngest president in the West African country's history.
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25 March 2024
Senegal May Be on the Verge of Electing its Youngest President Ever
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, is set to replace outgoing President Macky Sall, with early results placing him in position to win over 50 percent of the votes in Sunday’s election.
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22 March 2024
What’s at Stake During this Weekend’s Elections in Senegal
From realigning its democracy to improving its economic realities, the people of Senegal have a lot riding on Sunday’s election.
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20 March 2024
Here Are the Leading Candidates in Senegal’s Presidential Election
There are 19 candidates vying to be Senegal’s next president on March 24, with five clearly standing out.
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07 March 2024
Senegal’s Postponed Presidential Election Now Has a Date
The Senegal election will now take place March 24, a little over a week before the end of President Mack Sall’s tenure.
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23 February 2024
Senegal’s President Macky Sall Says He’ll Exit Office When his Term Ends, but Election Date Remains Uncertain
In acceptance of the Constitutional Council’s rebuke of his “illegal”postponement of elections, Sall’s exit at the end of his tenure sets the stage for a new Senegalese president.
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