Diomaye Faye officially declared Winner of Senegal’s Presidential Election
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Mr. Diomaye Faye has officially been declared winner of the presidential election in Senegal, following the conclusion of collation of votes, winning 54.28% of votes in the first round. The 44 year old Faye, who has said he wants a “break” with the current political system, is set to become the youngest president in Senegal’s […]
Vote count begins in Senegal presidential election, with opposition candidate Faye in early lead
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Senegal’s Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has emerged as favourite to win presidential election, after several rivals conceded. Millions of Voters who had a choice of 19 candidates, took part in a peaceful vote on Sunday, and early results also led to five opposition candidates declaring 44-year-old Mr Faye, who had been in jail only […]