The movement to wean African countries off their colonisers’ legacies has gained traction over the years. Most colonised African countries attained independence at the end of the 1950s…
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In the last minutes of the election campaign, Senegal’s president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, took the platform while clutching the hands of both his wives, Marie and…
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the victorious anti-establishment leader in Senegal’s recent elections, was warmly received at the presidential palace by incumbent President Macky Sall on Thursday, signaling…
Anti-establishment figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye has emerged victorious in Senegal’s presidential election, securing 54.28 percent of the vote in the first round, according to official provisional…
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and President of Nigeria, has extended his congratulations to Senegal’s President-elect, Mr. Bassirou Diomaye…
Senegal has just elected its youngest president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the opposition leader who led the race in Senegal’s presidential elections. Faye will succeed outgoing President…
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s President-elect, has pledged to lead with humility and transparency in his first address following Sunday’s election. With his main rival, Amadou Ba,…
Following Sunday’s elections, Amadou Ba, the candidate for the ruling coalition in Senegal, conceded defeat to Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the opposition candidate, on Monday. With this,…
Amadou Ba, the ruling coalition’s candidate in Senegal’s presidential race, has reached out to his opponent, opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, to acknowledge his victory in…
Senegal holds its presidential elections this weekend, finally. In a region plagued by political crises and coups, the West African country has long been seen as…