Senegal’s Unlikely President Emerges from Prison
Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s journey to the presidency of Senegal is nothing short of extraordinary. Formerly a little-known figure, Faye’s rise to power began when his party leader, Ousmane Sonko, faced legal challenges, clearing the path for Faye to take the reins. Faye’s victory, achieved on his 44th birthday, marked a turning point in Senegalese politics….