Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a little-known opposition leader in Senegal, has won the presidential election with over 50% of the vote, avoiding a runoff. Faye's victory was propelled by protest votes against the current leader, promising radical change. International leaders, including China, Canada, and the US, have congratulated Faye and expressed readiness to work together. Faye's call for France to leave Senegal and review agreements has stirred international attention. Senegal's Constitutional Council has confirmed Faye's election, paving the way for his inauguration as the country's fifth president.
Propelled to power from humble roots despite never holding national elected office, Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye defied the odds by promising radical change and being guided by a charismatic mentor. ➡️ https://t.co/MacAtseOSP https://t.co/KiCwy2qN7L
"It's time for France to lift its knee from our necks and put an end to this unjust oppression." The newly elected president of Senegal has announced that it is time for France to leave Senegal and that it is time for Senegal to "review" all previous agreements with France! https://t.co/rbJzbTLmdW
#Senegal confirms opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye as President-elect https://t.co/2It0u7bP1P
Africa’s Westernmost country #Senegal's Constitutional Council confirms the presidential election victory of opposition candidate #BassirouDiomayeFaye, paving the way for his inauguration as the country's fifth president. The top court validated provisional results announced on… https://t.co/xZArNfPMkE
" Domino effect" - another African country showed France the door The newly elected president of Senegal announced that it was time for France to leave Senegal, and it was time for Senegal to “reconsider” all previous agreements with France. "The time has come for France to… https://t.co/QVzGk5iW7f
Senegal's Constitutional Council confirmed the presidential election victory of opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, paving the way for his inauguration as the country's fifth president. https://t.co/EZRdx09X3U
Senegal's leading opposition figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been confirmed as the President-elect by the country's top court. https://t.co/b4rePABIvv
Senegal’s Constitutional Council has confirmed the presidential election victory of opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye https://t.co/3f22hKQr0w https://t.co/cwSbErWmeZ
🔴 Senegal top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye's election victory ➡️ https://t.co/tkgdeiPhLS https://t.co/mhCgBMmAVC
Senegal top court confirms Faye's election victory https://t.co/xc6xpmdLPx https://t.co/tGDfq8fn9D
⚠️ SENEGAL TOP COURT CONFIRMS FAYE'S ELECTION VICTORY Full Story → https://t.co/j9RYKAD93F Senegal's Constitutional Council on Friday confirmed the presidential election victory of opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, paving the way for his inauguration as the…
Senegal's Constitutional Council on Friday confirmed the presidential election victory of opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye. #cgtnamerica
#BREAKING Senegal Constitutional Council confirms Faye as president-elect https://t.co/XlUmiBBO40
Who is Bassirou Diomaye Faye and why should we be paying attention to his election victory today? https://t.co/9DjG881KEY
President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election as Senegalese president. #XiJinping https://t.co/pTBybfMamz
VIDEO: Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become Senegal's next president but the triumphant win could not have been possible without his right-hand man, the charismatic opposition figurehead Ousmane Sonko. https://t.co/r34GyDl67Y
Political outsider Bassirou Diomaye Faye will officially be declared the next president of Senegal Friday after cruising to victory in this week’s elections just 10 days after being released from prison. More from @MKrainc: https://t.co/9DjG881KEY
New Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Fay: “It’s time for France to leave Senegal.” While France strives for war with Russia in Ukraine, the African people, supported by Russia, continue to drive France out of their country. https://t.co/d2a0QVmpXh
RM @RepGregoryMeeks: Congratulations to Senegal’s President-elect Faye and to the people of Senegal, who have again demonstrated their enduring commitment to democracy. https://t.co/zDtwfaA5Ox
🇸🇳🇫🇷 The new president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaille Fay, has announced that it is time for France to leave Senegal and for all agreements to be "reviewed". https://t.co/ryX99l5uhO
Congratulations to Senegal's President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye who is set to be Africa's youngest elected president. Millions of Senegalese made their voices heard and Senegal's institutions showed the real strength of their democracy.
🇸🇳🇫🇷‼️🚨 BREAKING: New Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Fay: “It’s time for France to leave Senegal.” The African people, supported by Russia, continue to drive France out of their countries. https://t.co/sDFJnGt3KQ
VIDEO: Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become Senegal's next president. He has pledged to bring about "national reconciliation" in the country that has experienced years of political turmoil. But the win could not have been possible without his right-hand man, Ousmane Sonko. https://t.co/zjzaAXkVJ7
How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, go from obscurity to a resounding win in Senegal’s presidential election? One relative explained: “This family is not new to ruling.” https://t.co/oNVWHIfFn8
On Monday, opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye won Senegal’s presidential election just ten days after being released from jail. Michelle Gavin joined the WarCast to discuss the election results. https://t.co/RURNedG0cC
An anti-corruption crusader will be Senegal’s next president. The win is a triumph for the country’s democracy. But details of Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s plans in office remain vague https://t.co/RfHabbTvF2 👇
Senegal results show large win for opponent Faye in Presidential poll ➡️ https://t.co/kecuqPdwXZ https://t.co/QCeeFcrDIN
JUST IN: Biden congratulates Faye on election win in Senegal. Faye was the opposition candidate who was jailed and released only 10 days before election day to campaign and win. He writes, "I congratulate Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election as the next president of Senegal.… https://t.co/8Is2hrJ92o
Senegal's opposition candidate Faye won 54% of the presidential vote, with full results to be confirmed by the Constitutional Council in the coming days. https://t.co/LKjeH1MG1G
Senegal's opposition candidate Faye won over 54% of vote, full provisional results show https://t.co/dvYiHYeBhc https://t.co/sSQtFLhEs6
Senegal’s Faye gets 54.28% of presidential vote, provisional results show ➡️ https://t.co/Scr9yVvY7b https://t.co/uMhXFQwD36
Senegal's President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye rode to victory in Sunday's poll on a wave of protest votes against the West African country's current leader, fueled by discontent that infrastructure-fuelled growth has failed to benefit all https://t.co/xjWnB6miUQ
BREAKING IN AFRICA: 44-year-old opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected President of the West African country of Senegal just 10 days after he was released from prison as President Biden's friend, President Macky Sall tried but failed to illegally hang on to… https://t.co/F2SOhHDl3x
Senegal’s opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye was officially confirmed as the winner of Sunday’s presidential elections, beating the ruling coalition’s candidate by an overwhelming majority to avoid a runoff vote. https://t.co/WS3u0ydZbv
SENEGAL'S OPPOSITION PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE BASSIROU DIOMAYE FAYE WON 50.28% OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION VOTE - FULL PROVISIONAL RESULTS
Macron shown the door again, in Africa: It is time for France to leave Senegal - Diomaye Faye, The President-Elect of Senegal.
“Congratulations to the President-elect of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. I look forward to working together to strengthen our bilateral relationship and advance our shared priorities.” – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Senegal’s president-elect is the latest millennial man to take charge of a west African country. But he is unique among this growing club by coming to power through the ballot box rather than by a coup https://t.co/F6yXTNddIf 👇
The new generation of leaders in Africa! 🔥💪🏻 “It’s time for France to leave Senegal” — President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye. He points to how Germany, Spain and others in Europe don’t meddle in African affairs, but the French are still stuck in the colonial past. https://t.co/xeRbHc3Ssv
“I’m sending my congratulations to Senegal’s new President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. I look forward to working together on the priorities that matter most to our two countries.” – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
🇸🇳🇨🇵 Another slap in the face for the incompetent Macron "It is time for France to leave Senegal." - Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, The new president of Senegal https://t.co/mpssWzUVxF
Less than two weeks after being released from prison to run in the election, Senegal's little-known opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been named the country's next president. https://t.co/ToTzkZpJxF https://t.co/Zgxdhyxbbv
Congratulations to Bassirou Diomaye Faye on winning Senegal’s presidential election. China is ready to work with the new government of Senegal to deepen political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation and further advance our bilateral relations. https://t.co/KIEwc0OX86