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As Senegal's Muslims mark the end of Ramadan, the nations's newly elected president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, arrives at the Grand Mosque of Dakar, to join other worshippers for the Eid al-Fitr prayers. IMAGES
New Senegalese president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is urging "more solidarity" between African countries in the face of "security challenges", after his swearing-in in Diamniadio. "I reaffirm Senegal’s commitment to strengthening efforts for peace, security, stability and African integration,' he tells his countrymen and foreign dignitaries in speech after taking the oath of office. SOUNDBITE
Left-winger Bassirou Diomaye Faye is sworn as Senegal's youngest president after sweeping to a first-round victory on a pledge of radical reform 10 days after he was released from prison. IMAGES
The United States hails the triumph of democracy in Senegal, where an anti-establishment candidate was elected president days after leaving prison and following a vote delay. SOUNDBITE
People sing in the streets in Ziguinchor, an opposition stronghold, as results come in from Senegal's presidential elections. Opposition figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye appeared clearly ahead of the governing coalition's former prime minister, Amadou Ba, according to provisional results published by local media and on social networks. However, the governing coalition backing presidential candidate Amadou Ba said late Sunday said it was "certain" the election would go to a second-round vote. IMAGES
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