The president of Senegal appoints Sonko, the opposition leader, as prime minister.

Left-wing pan-Africanist Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, made history on Tuesday by becoming Senegal’s youngest president. After a period of terrible hostilities, Faye’s inauguration signaled the beginning of a new era in Senegalese politics. He promised to implement important and much-needed improvements. Days after being released from prison, Faye won a landslide in the first round of elections, demonstrating his pledge to enact dramatic reforms despite having never held an elected office before. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

According to a report by Punch, the grand ceremony took place at an exhibition center in Diamniadio, where Faye was sworn in as president in the presence of numerous officials and dignitaries from across Africa.

Upon his return to Dakar, his motorcade was greeted by enthusiastic residents celebrating his presidency, underscoring the sense of hope and optimism associated with his leadership.

As a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power, Faye’s predecessor, Macky Sall, handed him the key to the presidential headquarters before departing from the palace.

In his solemn oath-taking ceremony, Faye pledged his dedication to serving the Senegalese people and upholding the duties of the presidency.

Shortly after being sworn in, Faye’s administration wasted no time in announcing the appointment of the fiery opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, as the new prime minister.

“Mr Ousmane Sonko is named prime minister,” said Oumar Samba Ba, the general secretary of the presidency, as he read out a decree on the public television station RTS. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>