Senegal’s Constitutional Council officially declared opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the winner of the presidential election, validating provisional results. Faye secured over 54% of the votes, while the ruling coalition’s candidate garnered around 35%. The announcement sets the stage for Faye’s inauguration as the country’s fifth president, succeeding outgoing President Macky Sall. Faye is scheduled to be sworn in on April 2, marking a significant transition in Senegal’s political landscape.
Senegal’s Constitutional Council Confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye as President-Elect
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