Senegal swears in former opposition figure, recently freed from prison, as new president

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Senegal’s swears in new president – an inspiring success story for democracy in Africa and beyond

Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s journey from prison to the presidency amid political turmoil reflects the commitment of citizens to change and democratic principles.

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Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s youngest president, was sworn in on April 2, 2024. | Senegalese Presidency/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images When so much of the world is backsliding on democratic norms, Senegal’s election reveals a trend toward democracy in Africa. 2024 is the biggest global election year in history and the future of democracy is on every ballot. But amid an international backsliding in democratic norms, including in countries …

El nuevo presidente de Senegal promete centrar su Gobierno en la juventud y la soberanía alimentaria

El nuevo presidente de Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, ha prometido que su Gobierno tendrá como pilar fundamental a la juventud y la mejora de sus expectativas de futuro, la soberanía alimentaria, la lucha contra la corrupción (que irá de la mano de una reforma de la Justicia y del sistema electoral) y reconducir la explotación de los recursos naturales del país en favor del sector privado nacional. "Nuestra pujante juventud, corazón palpitante …

Senegal’s new government faces legacy of colonialism, pledges ‘full

Opposition figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector from the Patriots of Senegal party (PASTEF), was sworn into office as Senegal’s new president on April 2 after his historic election on March 24. Susan Price looks at the factors behind his victory.