Shifting focus to Senegal now after a dramatic journey from prison to Palace Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye has made his first move as the president by appointing Ousmane Sonko as his prime minister.

Senegal: Faye appoints long-term mentor Ousmane Sonko for PM post

Senegal's once-jailed opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in on Tuesday (April 2) as the West African nation's fifth and youngest president ever, promising to restore stability and bring economic progress.

Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes oath

Senegal's once-jailed opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in on Tuesday (April 2) as the West African nation's fifth and youngest president ever, promising to restore stability and bring economic progress. The 44-year-old former tax inspector defeated Amadou Ba, the candidate of outgoing President Macky Sall's ruling coalition, by a landslide in the first round of voting, reflecting high hopes for change in the country of around 18 million.

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Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has won Senegal Presidential elections with 54% votes.

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Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is leading the race in Senegal's presidential election. Several of the 17 candidates have conceded to him, however official results have not yet been announced.

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On Sunday night, the streets of Dakar, Senegal, were seen full of cheery people celebrating with flags in hand, honking cars and motorcycles in unison amid cries of “Get out, Amadou Ba!

Diomaye Faye: Senegal's new president, at 44, is Africa's youngest leader

Senegal opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was set to be declared the country's next president after his rival from the ruling coalition called him on Monday to concede defeat.

Senegal opposition leader Faye set to become president as ruling coalition candidate concedes

Senegal election results: Opposition's Faye leads race for presidency

Senegal went to polls yesterday with the runup to election day marked by violence and anti-government demonstrations. The outgoing president Macky Sall has wowed to peacefully hand over office to his successor this comes after the country's top Court blocked his attempts to delay the elections for 10 months.

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Senegal is set to go to polls today the delayed yet high-stakes election poses a test for the country's democracy. Voters will elect the fifth president with the runup to election day marked by violence and anti-government demonstrations. The outgoing president Macky Sall has wowed to peacefully hand over office to his successor this comes after the country's top Court blocked his attempts to delay the elections for 10 months.

Senegal heads to polls today

Senegal's fifth presidential polls today

Senegal went to polls today the delayed yet high-stakes election poses a test for the country's democracy. Voters will elect the fifth president with the runup to election day marked by violence and anti-government demonstrations. The outgoing president Macky Sall has wowed to peacefully hand over office to his successor this comes after the country's top Court blocked his attempts to delay the elections for 10 months.

Senegal voters choose new president after political crisis

Senegal votes for its next president

Senegal: 7.3 million to cast vote in Presidential polls

Senegal elections: 19 contenders vying for President's post

Senegal to vote in Presidential polls on Sunday. The African nation that is usually known for its stability in an otherwise turbulent region it's now facing a 10th presidential election. The vote originally scheduled for February was delayed by President Saul sparking protests and raising concerns about Democratic backsliding in the country.

Senegal to vote in Presidential polls on Sunday

Will Senegal see fourth democratic transition?

Senegal an African nation that is usually known for its stability in an otherwise turbulent region it's now facing a 10th presidential election. The vote originally scheduled for February was delayed by President Saul sparking protests and raising concerns about Democratic backsliding in the country.

Investors watch Senegal elections

International investors will be closely monitoring the presidential election in senegal, after delays incited widespread protests. The country, usually one of coup-prone west africa's most stable democracies, has been gripped by tension since early february, when president macky sall tried to postpone the vote that had been due to take place on feb. 25 by 10 months, leading to warnings of democratic backsliding.

Senegal polls: Clock ticks as jailed candidates are released

The political turmoil in Senegal began in february when authorities tried to delay the February 25 poll to december, a move sall said was aimed at avoiding electoral disputes, but was perceived by the Opposition as an institutional coup attempt.

Senegal political crisis: Elections on march

Senegal's government has announced that the country's presidential election will take place on 24 March. The announcement of the election date has been welcomed by opposition figures.

Senegal gears up for Presidential polls to be held on 24 March

Senegal's government announces presidential poll on March 24

The postponement of Senegal's elections has provoked one of the most serious political crises to hit the country in decades. Watch in for more details!

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