Senegal’s youngest president names ‘breakaway’ government
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye looks set to share responsibilities with his appointed prime minister and former mentor Ousmane Sonko
Sonko said the government’s priorities would include employment...
Senegal swears in Africa’s youngest elected leader as president in a dramatic prison-to-palace rise
Senegal inaugurated Africa’s youngest elected leader as president on Tuesday, as the 44-year-old and previously little-known Bassirou Diomaye Faye completed a dramatic ascent from prison to palace within weeks.
Hours later,...
Senegal’s president-elect pledges to fight corruption after a stunning victory for the 44-year-old
Senegal woke up Tuesday to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political newcomer who was released from prison just weeks ago and had inspired voters, many of...
Former Senegal prime minister concedes defeat in presidential election to opposition candidate
A former Senegalese prime minister has conceded the presidential election to the opposition candidate based on preliminary results a day after the vote was held.
Amadou Ba in a...
The first woman to run for president in years in Senegal is inspiring hope
DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s only female presidential candidate may have little to no chance of winning in Sunday’s election, but activists say her presence is helping to advance a decadeslong campaign to achieve...