Faye sworn in as Senegal's new president
SENEGAL swore in Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its new president yesterday.
Mr Faye was released from prison less than two weeks before the March 24 election, along with popular opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, following a political amnesty announced by outgoing president Macky Sall.
It is the former tax inspector’s first time in elected office.
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44-year-old Faye won the March 24 election with 54.2 per cent of the vote. He has promised to restore the republic’s institutions, renegotiate mining and energy contracts, and work towards monetary reform, including potentially a new currency, writes TANUPRIYA SINGH
