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Melissa Chemam with RFI

Macky Sall's candidate concedes defeat in Senegal election

Supporters of opposition presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko celebrate at Diomaye's coalition headquarters, in Liberte 4, Dakar, on 24 March 2024. AFP - MARCO LONGARI

Senegal's governing coalition candidate Amadou Ba conceded defeat on Monday, against opposition rival Bassirou Diomaye Faye after Sunday's elections. This brings President Macky Sall's long leadership to a close after months of protests, a delayed election and a deep political crisis.

"Considering the trends of the presidential election results and awaiting the official declaration, I congratulate the president Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye on his victory in the first round," Amadou Ba said in the statement.

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