In his first interview with Western media since becoming president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye said the United Nations has to change to reflect changing world demographics.
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Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Takes Office and Promises Change
Senegal’s new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, took the oath of office in Tuesday’s ceremony. Close behind him sat the popular opposition leader who had clinched the win.
Senegal’s New President Was Unknown, but ‘This Family is Not New to Ruling’
How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye, age 44, go from obscurity to a resounding win in Senegal’s presidential election? At the family homestead, one relative explained, “This family is not new to ruling.”
Young Opposition Candidate Set to Become Senegal’s President
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who turned 44 on Monday, was little known until he received the backing of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s most formidable opposition politician. Both men were released from jail only 10 days ago.
Senegal Votes in an Election That Almost Didn’t Happen
The top opposition politician, Ousmane Sonko, is barred from running. So Sunday’s vote is widely seen as a choice between his handpicked candidate and the departing president’s designated successor.
Senegal’s Opposition Leaders Freed from Jail Days Before Election
The presidential candidate of the main opposition party, as well as its powerful founder, was released 10 days before the West African country is set to hold a national election.
Macky Sall Sets Senegal Election date
President Macky Sall previously postponed the election without setting a date. On Wednesday, he also fired the prime minister, his party’s candidate for president.
Senegal Must Hold Election After All, Top Court Rules
The president of the West African country had postponed a coming election, but the country’s constitutional court said the vote must take place as soon as possible.
Senegal’s President, Macky Sall, Calls Off Election for His Replacement
The West African country had planned to hold an election in three weeks. But President Macky Sall canceled it indefinitely pending an inquiry into corruption allegations at the constitutional court.
Ousmane Sonko’s Arrest Sets Off New Round of Protests
Ousmane Sonko, a fiery figure with a loyal youth following, was charged with fomenting insurrection, and his party dissolved.