Bassirou Diomaye Faye, an “anti-system” head of state

In Dakar (Senegal) and across the country, a large part of the Senegalese people are bursting with joy. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, elected president against Amadou Ba, embodies change in the country. Sunday March 24, he went to vote in Ndiaganiao with his two wives, in traditional clothing. A few months ago, he was unknown to the general public. Today, he carries on his shoulders all the hopes of a youth who dreams of change. “Injustice, corruption, all that is the end“, rejoices a resident.

A tandem in the countryside

His victory, with more than 50% of the votes, is a political tornado, but also an accident. Because this 44-year-old Senegalese should never have found himself in the spotlight. Its leader, Ousmane Sonko, head of the opposition, is very popular, but his presidential candidacy was rejected due to a conviction for defamation.