Senegal Inaugurates Youngest President After Dramatic Rise from Prison to Palace
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Senegal inaugurated Africa's youngest elected president, 44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who had a dramatic rise from prison to palace.
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Faye and new Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko were released from prison less than 2 weeks before the election after months of protests.
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Faye campaigned on promises to deliver greater sovereignty and prosperity for Senegal and clean up corruption.
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Both Faye and Sonko are former tax inspectors who aim to bring change after frustration over the country's direction.
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Faye said he will work to preserve Senegal's valued political stability amid promises to renegotiate deals with investors.