"Senegal's New President Set to Take Office with Two First Ladies After Election Victory Confirmation"

Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye, set to be sworn in with two first ladies, Marie and Absa, has sparked a national conversation about polygamy, a traditional and religious practice in the predominantly Muslim country. While some praise the move as a reflection of Senegalese reality, others, including women's rights advocates and the UN Human Rights Committee, view it as discriminatory against women. The unprecedented situation has prompted discussions about the cultural and legal implications of polygamy in Senegal, as well as its portrayal in literature and media.