Bassirou Diomaye Faye Wins Senegalese Presidential Election: A New Era Begins
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Bassirou Diomaye Faye wins the Senegalese presidential election. |
| Vote Percentage | 54.28% in the first round. |
| Age | 44 years old (set to become Africa's youngest elected president). |
| Historic Significance | First opponent to win in the first round since Senegal's independence (1960). |
| Candidate Defeated | Amadou Ba (Governing Coalition), received 35.79% of votes. |
| Third Candidate | Aliou Mamadou Dia secured 2.8% of votes. |
| Voter Turnout | 61.30% (higher than 2012, lower than 2019). |
| Key Promises | Restore national sovereignty, implement "left-wing pan-Africanism." |
| Election Process Feedback | Praised by international observers for smooth running and democratic maturity. |
| Outgoing President | Macky Sall (term ends April 2, 2024). |
| Capital of Senegal | Dakar |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Official Language | French |