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Bassirou Diomaye Faye becomes Senegal's youngest president ever

Bassirou Diomaye Faye became Senegal's youngest president, Tuesday, pledging systemic change, greater sovereignty and calm after years of turmoil in the country.

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Passengers, who have since rejoined vessel, missed scheduled departure time from São Tomé and scrambled to reunite with ship

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Senegal's Youngest President Faye Vows Systemic Change, Sovereignty

Senegal's left-wing pan-Africanist Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in on Tuesday as the country's youngest president, pledging systemic change, greater sovereignty and calm after years of deadly turmoil.

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Senegal Inaugurates New President Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Bassirou Diomaye Faye's inauguration as Senegal's new president marks a significant milestone in the country's political landscape, reflecting a triumph fo...

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From prisoner to president in 20 days, Senegal’s Diomaye Faye takes office

As the 44-year-old is sworn in after a crucial election, we chart the road to victory for Africa’s youngest leader.

Al Jazeera

Senegal's new 'serious and ambitious' leader Faye celebrated in his native village

As Senegal prepares for the inauguration of president Bassirou Diomaye Faye this Tuesday, his native village of Ndiaganiao has already begun celebrating. RFI's correspondent met with his father and inhabitants in the region of Mbour, one hundred kilometres to the west of the capital.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal: Economic sovereignty dominates President-elect Faye's agenda

As Senegal's President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye is sworn in this Tuesday, we focus on the major economic challenges facing the country. In a bid to lower Senegal's 20 percent unemployment rate, the anti-establishment leader is pushing for measures that will boost job creation and lower the cost of living. Among…

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Watch: Spanish police's alleged violent arrest of two Black men sparks anger

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, April 2: Senegal's newly elected leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to be sworn in. Mediapart, the French investigative website, wonders about the future of women's rights in Senegal with a polygamist president. Also: a video of two unarmed Black men apparently being punched and…

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Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's new president

Senegal inaugurated Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its new president on Tuesday, completing the previously little-known opposition figure's dramatic ascent from prison to the palace in recent weeks.

France 24

Two First Ladies At Presidential Palace In A Senegal First

In the closing moments of the electoral campaign, Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye stepped onto the stage holding the hands of both his wives Marie and Absa.

International Business Times

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, From Prison To President Of Senegal

Propelled to power from humble roots despite never holding national elected office, Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye defied the odds by promising radical change and being guided by a charismatic mentor.

International Business Times

Major Challenges Lie Ahead For Senegal's Next President

When Bassirou Diomaye Faye is sworn in on Tuesday after winning Senegal's presidential election on a wave of change, the challenges he faces seem as tough as the expectations are high.

International Business Times

Senegal’s fishermen pin hopes on new president to help them fill their nets

As foreign boats and illegal trawlers lower fish stocks, local fishers want Diomaye Faye’s government to bring change.

Al Jazeera

Senegal’s top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s election victory

The 44-year-old will be inaugurated to replace Macky Sall, who ruled the West African nation for 12 years.

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Change afoot for Senegal as Bassirou Diomaye Faye readies for power

Five days after Senegal's landmark presidential vote, elected leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is getting ready for a swift transition – promising to overhaul the way the country is run.

Radio France Internationale

Results confirm Faye's large win in Senegal presidential elections

Anti-establishment figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye has comfortably won the Senegalese presidential election with 54.28 percent of votes in the first round, official provisional results have shown.

Al Jazeera

Senegal opposition candidate Faye won 54 percent in presidential vote

The full provisional results are expected to be confirmed by the Constitutional Council in the coming days.

International Business Times

Senegal Results Show Large Win For Opponent Faye In Presidential Poll

Anti-establishment figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye has comfortably won the Senegalese presidential election with 54.28 percent of votes in the first round, official provisional results showed Wednesday.

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Senegal Elects New President Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, promises anti-corruption measures and economic reforms, ushering in a new era of governance.

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From prisoner to president: Bassirou Diomaye Faye to become Senegal’s youngest leader

Only two weeks ago, Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sitting in a prison cell. Faye was arrested almost a year ago for “spreading false news, contempt of court, and defamation of a constituted body". He is now set to be inaugurated as Senegal's president.

France 24

Senegal's opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye set to become president

Senegal’s little-known, 44-year-old opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye was named the country's next president on Monday, less than two weeks after being released from prison to run in the election.

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