"Senegal's Historic Presidential Election: From Prison to Presidency for Young Opposition Leader"
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye, backed by Senegal’s prominent opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, has secured a surprise victory in the country’s presidential election, becoming the youngest elected president in Africa at 44. His main rival, Amadou Ba, conceded defeat, acknowledging Faye's win in the first round. Faye and Sonko have garnered support by criticizing political elites, vowing to renegotiate contracts with oil and gas companies, and advocating for "monetary sovereignty" in Senegal.
Topics:world#africa#opposition-candidate#ousmane-sonko#political-outsider#presidential-election#senegal
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- From prison to palace: Faye's road to Senegal's presidency Reuters
- Former Senegalese PM concedes defeat to opposition candidate day after presidential vote CNN
- Senegal's 44-year-old opposition leader set to become next president The Associated Press
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