Inner circles | Senegal
The masterminds behind Bassirou Diomaye Faye's election victory

Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko (right) with Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Dakar on 15 March 2024.
Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko (right) with Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Dakar on 15 March 2024. © John Wessels/AFP
The new Senegalese president and his mentor Ousmane Sonko were assisted by an array of highly qualified technocrats in the run-up to the 24 March election. Distinct from the usual political movers and shakers, they could end up playing a key role in the future government. [...]
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