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Senegal opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a political newcomer popular among the country's disaffected youth, was set to be declared the next president after his main rival called him on Monday to concede defeat.

Provisional results showed Faye with about 53.7% and Amadou Ba - from the current ruling coalition - with 36.2% based on tallies from 90% of polling stations in the first-round vote, the electoral commission said.

Ba and President Macky Sall both congratulated Faye, who turned 44 on Monday. They hailed the outcome as a win for Senegal, whose reputation as one of West Africa's most stable democracies took a hit when Sall postponed the vote.
"The Senegalese people have reinforced the good health of our democracy.. I wish him (Faye) success at the head of our country," Ba said.

A peaceful transition of power in Senegal would mark a boost for democracy in West Africa, where there have been eight military coups since 2020.

Some of the juntas that seized power have cut ties with traditional power-brokers in the region such as and the United States, and turned instead to Russia for help in their fight against a jihadist insurgency spreading through countries that neighbour Senegal.

Senegal's international bonds rose on reports that Faye was close to being declared a winner, reversing sharp falls from earlier in the day.

Many hope the vote will bring stability and an economic boost after three years of unprecedented political turbulence which saw several waves of deadly anti-government protests.

"I am happy to see there is a wind of change," said Tall, an opposition er who ed revellers during the night as street celebrations broke out in anticipation of Faye's victory.

"It is wonderful because democracy has won. Many thought it would not happen," he said, only wishing to give his first name.

Full, official results are expected to be announced by the Dakar appeals court on Friday.

YOUNG VOTERS
Faye has not publicly spoken since he cast his vote. He owes much of his success to the backing of firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was barred from running due to a defamation conviction.

The two former tax inspectors, who were both released from jail this month, campaigned together under the slogan "Diomaye is Sonko", promising to fight corruption and prioritise national economic interests.

They are particularly popular among young voters in a country where more than 60% of people are under 25 and struggle to find jobs.

Police crackdowns on protests, the government's failure to cushion rising living costs and concerns Sall would seek to extend his mandate beyond constitutional limits buoyed the opposition.

Anger crystallised around Sonko's prosecution only grew when authorities sought to postpone the vote, initially scheduled to take place in February, by 10 months.

Investors are meanwhile wary about a potential change in leadership to an anti-establishment government that may not pursue the same business friendly policies seen under Sall's government that has attracted investments into infrastructure.

Senegal is set to start producing oil and gas this year.
Faye has promised a raft of changes including plans to renegotiate the country's oil and gas contracts, though he sought to reassure investors last week that the country would respect its external commitments.

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The youths in Senegal has shown the way.. Nigeria must fall in line 2027.. All old politrickkcians must be shown the way out

Nice

bb

It's high time the oldies go and sit down and let young brains bring fresh ideas ....


The old ones are still stuck in the 70s. And have been trained to see the white man as god

Democracy is working right there in Senegal

Peter obi, Tinubu, Atiku, kwankwanso...

Leave the presidency for the youths. It's our time now. Una don do Una own time .

Here in Nigeria, na mungo Park wey dey pad him age, just to be president. While some african countries are steadily advancing in all spheres, the giants of Africa is busy sleeping. They're leaving her behind in droves. O ma se ooo.

If you're in your early 40s and a er of those in power, those who got there by padding their age and you're reading this news, you should feel sad cos your future (which is supposed to be now) has been mortgaged before your very eyes. You're no more leaders of tomorrow because your tomorrow is already here yet, they've refused to vacate the space, which you're supposed to occupy simply because you don't know your right.

Youth in Senegal 44 Years

Youth in Nigeria 62 years

Alright. . . . . . . Aje

If na naija dem for dn use cyber bullying and stalking law finish em life, datz if dem no add terrorism charge and undermining d state .

Useless bunch of old fools wen enjoy d country, still scatter am for us.


Abeg

Very healthy for the nation's growth ..

Nigeria no go even allow youth to even have such opportunity ,na to they recycle old fools them sabi

COMRADES, the process that produced him was credible, unlike what we witnessed in Nigeria 2023

Congrats to him.

Finquas:
The youths in Senegal has shown the way.. Nigeria must fall in line 2027.. All old politrickkcians must be shown the way out

Young Obi nko?

Congratulovia to Him.

Great.
For now this is not really possible in Nigeria because even the so-called youths are both bigoted and divided.

kennyz247:
How did a Christian guy won election in a Muslim dominated country

Because it is not Nigeria where religion has clouded the judgement of people. You should be weeping over the outcome of the Muslim-muslim ticket that you guys voted for that has turned out to be the "best thing"that has happened to Nigeria. Shame!

Let it be known.
He is not the youngest African President.

Ibrahim Traoré, 36, remains the youngest.

Mahmood left the group chat, Atiku deletes his WhatsApp..

kennyz247:
How did a Christian guy won election in a Muslim dominated country

is not Christian, you can confirm

Nigeria should start using this 50% bench mark in elections for president and governors.

The Senegalese youth forced a change of leadership whilst in Nigeria and in Nairaland youths will buy data to come online and be defende their great grandfathers mates.
Meanwhile they will be nodding their heads like Agama lizards whenever they are called 'leaders of tomorrow' by the old crooks after being jobless 5 years after graduation

theysg:
Let it be known.
He is not the youngest African President.

Ibrahim Traoré, 36, remains the youngest.

He is the Youngest Democratically elected leader in Africa

If sowore contest una no go still vote for am
Old men for this country dn brain wash una stupid brain finish
We need a total reform in our govt
Someone who doesn't give a Bleep about the cabals and elites in politics

kennyz247:
Very healthy for the nation growth

It's Senegal not Nigeria, there are sane people over there not tribal bigoted induced by Cornvicts

Showing naija the new normal.

Congratulations oooo,Tinubu our own youth presido😁

Good luck to the winner I hope he lead in a better way for other African leaders to follow

Congratulations our youthful Presidente. Please, don't disappoint us like George Weah.

Finquas:
The youths in Senegal has shown the way.. Nigeria must fall in line 2027.. All old politrickkcians must be shown the way out

Hahaha dey play

theysg:
Let it be known.
He is not the youngest African President.

Youngest “elected” president

But here 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 that grandpa claims 70yrs oooo
But we all know his first daughter is 61yrs {iyaloja} ........ If only tribalism & religion will allow us dey Reasonable for once ........... ... Na ur person the rule but una the suffer like HeLL with shege untop 🙄🙄🙄

Finquas:
The youths in Senegal has shown the way.. Nigeria must fall in line 2027.. All old politrickkcians must be shown the way out

I pray 🙏 they fall in line. Because if it's this same on your mandate we stand slogan the youths keep chanting in 2027, then we're doomed.