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Bassirou Faye Sworn In As Senegal's President

AFNEWS Reporter

Apr 02, 2024

Bassirou Faye Sworn In As Senegal's President

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The 44-year-old Faye becomes Senegal's youngest President.

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On Tuesday April 2nd 2024 in an event witnessed by African leaders in the new town of Diamniadio, near the capital Dakar

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"Before God and the Senegalese nation, I swear to faithfully fulfil the office of President of the Republic of Senegal," Faye said before the gathered officials.

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He also vowed to "scrupulously observe the provisions of the Constitution and the laws" and to defend "the integrity of the territory and national independence, and to spare no effort to achieve African unity".

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The formal handover of power with outgoing President Macky Sall will take place at the presidential palace in Dakar.

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SOURCE: DAILY POST

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