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Articles for Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Senegal swears in new president days after his release from prison
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Senegal swears in new president days after his release from prison

The Independent  

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From prisoner to president in 20 days, Senegal’s Diomaye Faye takes office
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Al Jazeera  

As the 44-year-old is sworn in after a crucial election, we chart the road to victory for Africa’s newest and youngest leader. It was three days after Senegal’s contested March 24 presidential election – the day provisional results were announced – and there was a sense that something had turned: a new vigour for democracy brought about by the election …

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Election results confirm Bassirou Diomaye Faye's victory in Senegal's presidential race
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Election results confirm Bassirou Diomaye Faye's victory in Senegal's presidential race

China Daily  

Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye speaks during a press conference in Dakar, Senegal March 25, 2024. DAKAR -- Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the candidate of the opposition coalition "Diomaye President," has won Senegal's presidential election, according to results released Wednesday by the country's National Vote Counting Commission. Faye secured a total of 2,434,751 votes, constituting 54.28 percent of the total votes …

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Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes early lead in presidential election
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes early lead in presidential election

Al Jazeera  

Opposition supporters take to streets in celebration but ruling coalition says a run-off will be needed to determine the winner. Supporters of Senegal’s presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye have taken to the streets of the capital, Dakar, in celebration as early results from Sunday’s vote showed the opposition contender in the lead. At stake is the potential end of an …

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Senegal opposition party sponsoring new candidate Faye after court blocks jailed leader Sonko’s bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Senegal opposition party sponsoring new candidate Faye after court blocks jailed leader Sonko’s bid

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — The party of jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko said Sunday it was sponsoring another candidate for the February presidential election, just days after Senegal’s Supreme Court effectively blocked Sonko’s own bid. In making the announcement, the party said Faye “is the candidate that Pastef will sponsor,” but specified that Sonko’s candidacy has been maintained. “Sponsoring the candidate …

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