What will change with Bassirou Diomaye Faye at Senegal helm?

Supporters of Bassirou Diomaye Faye and fellow opposition leader Ousmane Sonko celebrate on 24 March 2024, in Dakar. (JOHN WESSELS / AFP)

At the age of 44, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is to become Senegal’s fifth and also youngest president after the opposition candidate’s main rival Amadou Ba conceded defeat after Sunday’s first round vote.