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Analysts had expected the election to go into a second round of voting, a given if no candidate could secure more than 50% of the vote. But Faye came through with a surprise win in the first round, with 54% of the votes.

"Before God and the Senegalese nation, I swear to faithfully fulfil the office of President of the Republic of Senegal," Faye swore before the gathered

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

Reforms on the horizon as Senegals youngest president Faye takes office | World News

Leftwinger one of a group of opposition politicians freed from prison 10 days before presidential ballot

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

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the president-elect of Senegal was on Tuesday, April 2, sworn in as the nation's new leader after a very dramatic ascent to power.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye will take up the baton from Macky Sall on Tuesday (Apr. 2). Senegals 5th president will be sworn in Diamniadio. The ceremony will kick off at 11 AM (UTC) and be attended by foreign heads of states and governments.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in as Senegal’s youngest president on Tuesday after sweeping to a first-round victory on a pledge

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