Bassirou Diomaye Faye
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French foreign lesions: An overdue reckoning
Colonial atrocities are finally catching up to Paris, and Emmanuel Macron’s government has not put up a fight
Production starts at Senegal’s first offshore oil field
Artist impression of oil from the Sangomar field
Lessons from Senegal: The role of the electorate in driving political change
The timely and constitutional transfer of power also strengthened confidence in democracy, not only for the citizens of Senegal but for many across the continent
Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s rise to power and the quest for systemic change
How did he come to power and what you need to know about the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (Pastef)
Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight
The incoming head of state has promised the country profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism
Senegal: Macky Sall’s latest choice less murky when seen through oil and gas
The president’s official reason for postponing the upcoming election has been met with suspicion. Analysts say: follow the money
Senegal election still anyone’s game
Although the West African country has not experienced a coup, unlike others in the region, the February vote could be marred by violence