The words of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye were honey to taste. Following the bitter ending of the 12-year rule of Macky Sall, highlighted by the widespread belief that France is at the heart of Senegal’s misery, a forlorn country enthusiastically lapped up Faye’s promise of a future untainted by French shenanigans. At a stage, it was not clear who was …

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become the youngest president in Senegal’s history after his rival conceded the race. It marks a stunning victory for the 44-year-old, who was only freed from prison 10 days before Sunday’s election, whose results are not yet official. It is the first time in 12 presidential votes held under universal suffrage since Senegal gained independence …