Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a political newcomer and opposition candidate in Senegal, is poised to be declared the next president after his main rival, Amadou Ba, conceded defeat. Faye, known for his popularity among the country's disaffected youth, has garnered approximately 53.7 percent of the vote, compared to Ba's 36.2 percent, according to provisional results announced by the electoral commission.
Ba, the candidate of the ruling coalition, congratulated Faye on his victory, stating, "In light of presidential election result trends and while we await the official proclamation, I congratulate … Faye for his victory in the first round." Senegal's outgoing President Macky Sall also extended his congratulations to Faye, describing it as "a victory for Senegalese democracy."
Faye's victory comes on his 44th birthday, marking a remarkable turnaround from his recent past. Just 10 days ago, Faye was released from prison after spending over 11 months for a Facebook post deemed subversive by authorities. His rapid rise from political prisoner to president-elect reflects the sweeping changes he promises to bring to Senegal.
Millions of Senegalese participated in the election, which is set to usher in the country's fifth president.
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