Senegal's top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye's election victory
Senegal's opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye declared winner of presidential election, poised to become country's youngest president at 44.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Senegal’s Constitutional Council has officially verified opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the winner of the presidential election, succeeding Macky Sall after ruling for 12 years. Faye, an anti-establishment candidate and ally of Ousmane Sonko, secured over 54% of the votes, leading to his impending inauguration as the country’s youngest president at the age of 44. The election victory, marked by no objections from other competitors, signals a shift in leadership following three years of political unrest. Analysists attribute Faye’s win to public discontent with the previous administration and internal divisions within the ruling coalition. The African Union and French President Emmanuel Macron have both extended congratulations to Faye, emphasizing the significance of his victory in Senegal’s political landscape.