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Left-winger, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was sworn in Tuesday as Senegal’s youngest president after sweeping to a first-round victory on a pledge of radical reform 10 days after he was released from prison. “Before God and the Senegalese nation, I swear to faithfully fulfill the office of President of the Republic of Senegal,” the 44-year-old said […]

When Bassirou Diomaye Faye is inaugurated on Tuesday after winning Senegal’s presidential election on a wave of change, the challenges he faces seem as tough as the expectations are high. AFP takes a look at the intentions of the anti-establishment leader. – Priority projects – Faye outlined his priorities in his first public…