Senegal opposition candidate Faye set to win presidential election
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Published 2024-03-26
His main rival, Amadou Ba of the ruling coalition, conceded defeat following the election on Sunday.
Faye is a former tax inspector who's pledged to tackle corruption and poverty as well as restore stability.
He was chosen by disqualified opposition leader Ousmane Sonko - both were released from prison before the rescheduled election.
Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar, Senegal.
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All Comments (11)
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May God give them strength to lead Senegal to prosperity
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Nikolas. Ohh. I am Senegalese I like his voice. He was here when sonko was excused. You are one of the best journalists. Je vous souhaite le Meilleur
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Now he is in power, wait and see
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YES, WE CAN !!!
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Very good report
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Now that, is democracy!!! Many more African nations can learn from Senegal 🇲🇼🤝🏾🇸🇳 — Love from the warm heart, Malawi
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In my view no fair & free election in Africa
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Only if he rejects France-Afrique. Otherwise the same ole same ole.
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👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✌️
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AL jazzera is by far the most hated channel i have seen😂i dont know why?
