Senegal's president-elect to lead country days after being released from prison
Senegal woke up Tuesday to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political newcomer who inspired voters, including many unemployed youth, with a vow to fight corruption and reform the economy.
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![Senegalese opposition presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye gestures as he addresses his first press conference after being declared winner of Senegal's presidential election, in Dakar, on March 25, 2024. Anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was set March 25 to become the youngest president in Senegal's history after his rival conceded the race, triggering a political earthquake in the West African nation. A bearded, dark-complected man in a suit is shown speaking at a podium in an indoor setting.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7156741.1711540580!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/2105335384.jpg)
Senegal woke up Tuesday to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political newcomer who inspired voters, including many unemployed youth, with a vow to fight corruption and reform the economy.