Senegal's stunning election spotlights Africa's ageing autocrats

Bassirou Diomaye Faye speaks after being sworn in as Senegal's President at an exhibition centre in the new town of Diamniadio near the capital Dakar on April 2, 2024. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, swept to victory in Dakar on a promise of major reform, backed by a new generation of voters and politicians.