Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye: Africa's Youngest Elected President | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye: Africa's Youngest Elected President | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Senegal went to polls on Sunday. The winner seems to be Bassirou Diomaye Faye. He was the candidate backed by popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Faye is a former tax inspector turned politician. He spent the last few years as Sonko's right hand man. He was also in prison up till 12 days ago. He was arrested last year after Senegal's ruling party cracked down on the opposition. Sonko was also arrested and barred from contesting in the presidential election. So he put up Faye as his proxy. Faye says he is happy to be Sonko's proxy. Faye is set to become Africa's youngest ever elected President.
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[@stepheneweku3393]

I think Senegal has shown the world that Democracy belongs to the people through peaceful means not just by oppression.. "Viva Senegal, Viva Africa".

[@mondenouveau8736]

Yes, as you said it is possible, but people have to fight together, make sacrifices and have some courage.

[@therainchannel8272]

It took a lot if chaos

[@user-ev7is9jh1q]

Ppp

[@bernardphilogene9274]

God job brother, we from Haiti 🇭🇹 please pray for Haiti very please

[@akikiworld4151]

This is an organized country, kudos to Senegalese

[@Bienetre2]

Thank you respect ❤🇸🇳✊🏾

[@edwinkevin6741]

African nations Especially the ecowas countries should follow the Senegalese form of trust democracy. The old crazy ,selfish ,most corrupt evil crocks parading as leaders destroying their nations democracy constitutional orders, crippled with debt should give opportunities to the youths to build their own nations. Nigeria 🇳🇬 nation TAKE NOTE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENEGALESE DEMOCRACY 🎉🎉❤

[@mosesm6040]

US should pay heed to Senegal’s election! Votes counted, smooth acceptance of defeat, smooth transition and congratulations from opponents! No fake election propaganda! No fake contest,no insurrection! Very controversial to the image painted on every Africa’s election with a single brush paint! Congratulations again Senegal!

[@ElethuDuna]

Apparently one a few countries in Africa to not have had a coup since it's independence.

[@shalbec3232]

😂😂😂😂 lol seems like you have not been paying attention hun

[@gynjones6566]

Thank you Senegal. We, the Children of yours and my Foreparents in the Caribbean Salute you and all the 54 Places in Mother Africa. We Salute you. So proud of you Young Man!!!!

[@aaronampofo1662]

I pray this euphoria of electing a young,vibrant and proactive leader spreads throughout Africa

[@jakins250]

Amen

[@SathyaswamyS]

They can also steal money.

[@danjean5904]

that's what i am thinking too

[@tibaijukashafiq3866]

Asalamu alaikumu freedom for Palestinian

[@ScissorN]

In South Africa a 80year old former president is fighting to be president again 😢

[@onevoice4894]

I’ve said this for the longest time, it will be the youth who deliver Africa to prosperity and break the shackles of the neocolonial p@ras1tes like France, UK and USA. Salute to President Faye and our brothers and sisters in Senegal 🇸🇳

[@samuelkayatachizulu2207]

It's high time young leadership takes over Africa........

[@DavidM.Massaquoi]

Loojoqmlp. M Ok

[@mosesyoutube663]

Don't get your hopes up. Things are not looking good if you have any grasp of what's actually happening

[@edzico1908]

The youth are the ones who have stolen the wealth of the continent. Check out every country and you will know

[@onevoice4894]

@@mosesyoutube663 Coward talk, you’re clearly wh⚪️ and afraid 🙄

[@user-zf2qn9om9y]

May you be blessed with wisdom Mr President Faye. Wisdom to lead Senegal to a prosperous and proud nation!!!

[@JonhKyeen-fr7qg]

Ameen 🙏🏻

[@MOSTAFA_AL_JUNDULLAH]

Ameen

[@dnn267]

From prisoner to president. Congratulations Mr. President

[@AmankwaaBeatriceOseiAman-rs4zy]

Story of Joseph.

[@yahtebakush8584]

Nelson Mandela

[@kokohkesiena4403]

GOD BLESS SENEGAL 🇸🇳 I'm happy Faye won From Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@ghtvheadlines9555]

@kokohkesiena4403 stop stop for old people in your country, Ghanaians as well.

[@Chris-xy7jc]

No dey shame us🤫

[@emphasisengineering]

Stop electing senile old drug addicts and president.

[@tundebakare6887]

That's the way to go much love ❤ from Nigeria

[@maryokafor7238]

Nigeria is next to go down. Congratulations to my Senegal new president

[@emmanuelsurvival3678]

Congratulations to him and to the Senegalese people.. wish them all the best..

[@JonhKyeen-fr7qg]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@olmannbilly9637]

Can’t stop crying to see the unification of our African brothers and sisters. They finally open their eyes 👀 ❤❤❤unification of Africa will make our children future brighter and brighter ❤❤❤

[@kuntuobeng-ofosu4893]

Sometimes , it surprises me that elders whether politicians or pastors and chiefs or kings find it difficult to relinquish leadership to the young. Senegal is a shining example

[@janeachieng3685]

The young have again and again proved unreliable and worse in greed and conspicuous consumption... however, Senegal is a country that leads in maturity and I pray for their success. Congratulations to the Senegalese.

[@thatoneguywholovesthena-4529]

What have the old done in their time at the top?​@@janeachieng3685

[@yahtebakush8584]

​@@janeachieng3685why u so lie. Where have young leaders ever given any chance. But u claiming that over & over they are proven unreliable. Name two or three such young leaders in history

[@alexanderseketere5242]

@@janeachieng3685lier shut up

[@delroygeorge8499]

Congratulations from a Jamaican in Australia!

[@uncledee301]

We're all Senegalese. My brave warriors, We're proud of you. Thanks

[@kelvinmwania193]

Kenyan 's prayers been blown all the way to Senegal😂🇰🇪🤝🇲🇱

[@dokimocrystal3418]

Wewe rudisha pang'ang'a huku Kenya😂 Zakayo asikuskie😂

[@tutotutot5193]

kenya and nigeria are new puppets

[@TekkiGroup]

I'm senegalese i'm seing that u have have mistaken the flag, the one you write ✍️ is Mali 🇲🇱 but senegal 🇸🇳 has a star in the middle! but I fully understand ur error we together u not the first one 🫱🏿‍🫲🏼

[@tutotutot5193]

kenya is a US puppet state.....why is my post being deleted. is this channel compromised also

[@paulodekina7144]

​@@TekkiGroup Thank you for pointing this out. And congratulations on the Change coming to your beautiful country.

[@paulodekina7144]

Congratulations to the Senegalese people. Congratulations to Sonko. Congratulations to President-elect Faye. I visited Dakar in December 2022 and fell in love with the country and its people. I felt the passion for Africa and the yearning for Change through the tour guides who were so knowledgeable about history and culture. Whether by force as in Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali, or by determined, hard-fought electoral process as in Senegal, Change has finally come to Africa. Wish I was young again to march with you into the promising, bright future that awaits Africa.

[@mondenouveau8736]

@paulodekina7144- Beautiful said, thank you.

[@lilmbaye29]

Come back to Senegal anytime you want.

[@shahidanusrat6086]

Best regards from Pakistan 🙂. Congratulations from Pakistan 🙂.

[@LifebluLifs]

Assalamu alaikum ve rahmetullah Africa is the greatest value for the future because the population is young and they have plenty of natural resources and they practice their religion.

[@munemu82]

I am so proud for Senegal, really represents what Africa can be! there is still hope for other countries to follow its example!

[@paulnalami6]

Congratulations from Kenya. It the time for high youth to show their skill and energy in Leadership. My Afica🎉🎉💪💪💪

[@gaylordkikati4787]

May God bless these to men to lead a new journey for senegal and show the way to the rest of Africa. May the spirits of ours ancestors lead you , we know our enemies will not waste time to sabotage your projects but we will win no matter what because people are with you. From congo rd.

[@MOSTAFA_AL_JUNDULLAH]

AMEEN

[@bettystarks4268]

Congratulations Mr president, may the almighty bless you and guide you, so happy for you, much love to you from the Bronx NY ❤❤❤❤

[@JonhKyeen-fr7qg]

Ameen 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@MOSTAFA_AL_JUNDULLAH]

Ameen

[@Loveyourneighbor460]

Ameen

[@silvergatesmedia]

Congratulations from the U.S! Alhomdulilah for new young energy that can break the shackles of colonizers from the past. May Allah bless Senegal to be a country of prosperity, happiness, and peace! Ameen Ya Rabb!

[@BanzLanda86]

Congratulations to Senegal for electing a young president. This is what Africa needs right now. Him and Traore from Burkina Faso must have a chat ASAP!

[@user-sk9gy4rv4b]

I love this two men, that is an example of young Africa leaders that want change.

[@user-nz7wq8jk1b]

My Ghanaian people where are you....we need a young president like this ❤❤❤ Freedom freedom freedom ❤❤❤❤

[@musa.ahmadu]

Senegal has set the tone for the type of leadership in Africa. we hope the rest of Africa takes a cue on the much required change of the old guard. Wish him all the success and well wishes he needs. 🖐🏿🖐🏿

[@MATEO-nc2ow]

Till he changes the law to become president for life😅

[@SathyaswamyS]

If the institutions are weak and corrupt, nothing is going to change irrespective of who comes to power.

[@fredorido2520]

​@@MATEO-nc2owhe won't things are changing

[@MATEO-nc2ow]

@@fredorido2520 I really hope so. Else we're doomed

[@bizhope007]

@@MATEO-nc2owand you know that how.. Some of you are plants to discourage any type of progress Africa makes are attempt to make.

[@eunicedansoa9091]

He is soo gentle and calm looking,longlive young man.

[@Amina_S777]

I am so proud of my country Senegal 🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳

[@lebaolbaoltigui2599]

Jajeuf waay , mboka

[@thomwilliams14]

I love this guy Diomaye. A God Send man. May the wisdom of God be upon him

[@kakakaka-lx9ir]

His our Nelson Mandela president basiru diomaye faye including our hero president sydina ousman sonko mousel mi we thanks you very much both of you and the youths and the whole Senegalese patriot 🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳❤❤❤❤

[@TekkiGroup]

sonko mou selle mi🇸🇳 sonko rek

[@agro-valleyfarm7217]

Nelson mandela is a sale-out-the real revolutionnairies were Winnie Mandela, Steve Biko, Chris Hani and others.

[@lebaolbaoltigui2599]

Yeah ! that's right

[@johnisongjosephjohn4070]

I so so much love this, I feel very happy right inside of me .. I wish this was in Nigeria😢😢

[@eddyvicworld1926]

It is clear that it wasn't rigged..... The results was the evidence that it wasn't rigged..

[@comiihuncho3095]

The whole Africa will change easy easy ❤

[@akinfabunmi8186]

Nigeria is still busy with Bobrisky, so don't bother yourself

[@emphasisengineering]

Nigeria should stop electing senile old drug addicts and president.

[@alexandraakutwi4444]

Oh Uganda where is our god😢. Well done Senegalese 👏

[@doreenramsey1016]

It's the same God. You just need to wake up!

[@Tech316Ent]

@@doreenramsey1016 Very true

[@masuzyokampamba3379]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@LilibetKE]

Oh Ugandans!

[@sultanmswahilitv4864]

I admire this nation of senegal.greetings from kenya

[@gunnerstvnaija2751]

❤❤❤❤❤happy days for senegal. Nigeria & other nations need to rise up & build this beautiful continent🎉🎉🎉

[@alphazolax1843]

INEC stole the nigerian mandate , but we are not given up

[@timothyuzonduministry2893]

The corrupt leaders in Nigeria ll not let the country Free

[@elmothkane3485]

Right 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@emphasisengineering]

Stop electing senile old drug addicts and president.

[@sibomanaemmanuel1831]

Congratulations 🎉 Senegalese from Rwanda 🇷🇼❤️

[@reubentv2948]

Good job Senegal. You have shown that your country is democratic and there is rule of law.

[@MATEO-nc2ow]

Till he changes the law to become president for life

[@20sur20edu]

We paid the price

[@knight6757]

No cheating or using state organs to win !👍

[@bizhope007]

@@MATEO-nc2owhmmm🤔👀.. here you go again with your BS negativity. Watch these plants folks. There's a bunch of them.. all over the African posts consistently spreading discouragement, negativity and propaganda. 👀

[@Sikhou999]

@@MATEO-nc2owSaying this means you do not now Senegal. 😂😂😂

[@AMuuse-ih2oo]

Congrats, Mr. Faye🤲 & to Senegal🇸🇳🌿unfortunately, that's not possible in my Somali🇸🇴🌿

[@amuskogroup3438]

Everything is possible, youths in. Senegal fought with their lives, some went to prison some died before this could happen, it need as sacrifice

[@muhammadauwalbello8264]

Congratulations to them. Love from Nigeria

[@lebaolbaoltigui2599]

thank you so much , WestAfrica bro .

[@denniswilliams1513]

This is amazing. We need more people of this age brought into politics. He seems affirmative in his belief of independence. This is extraordinary. Congratulations.

[@muhammedmaybe3962]

We love you sonko ❤ sonko for ever love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@ndumisorolomane9383]

Viva Senegal, I am proud to be an Afrikan, I pray that your new leaders put its people first

[@PHlophe]

uCyril needs to be gone.

[@yehudabenisrael2972]

Congratulations Senegal. Faye is on fire!!! So proud to see African youth taking back what’s rightfully ours. Indeed, the African continent belongs to us. This is the land of our ancestors. Please work together with Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali. We in the South will vote Julius Malema into presidency on the 29/05/2024 0:20 🇿🇦. Viva Africa ✊🏾!!! Arise Africa!!!

[@juliematovu3506]

This is maturity at its best from the serving prime minister. This is key for smooth transition, bravo. Congratulations Faye, we pray God guides you and your team. 🎉❤

[@mbyejoof8954]

Victory to all patriots!!!!!!

[@Human.424]

Africa teaching the rest of the ethics. From south Africa standing for the oppressed to Senegal electing the youngest president

[@frederickngwenya4082]

Wishing the new president and his team all the best . Lots of love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️

[@mbaleduthomas]

Congratulations hope you deliver services to Senegalese and avoid mistakes made by former presidents

[@sidymbackembaye5782]

We are proud of him .

[@kikio-rq9kx]

So proud

[@audreyzisengwe4312]

the Senegalese are to be commended for a historical election and peaceful transition. Wish you are the best Mr President. Africa has a lot to learn from you.

[@user-kl9mz9zx1g]

Congratulations to Senegalese. Watching from Uganda 🇺🇬

[@AhmedIbrahim-xz8bt]

What Africa needs is someone with integrity, honesty and patriotism. It doesn't matter how old they are, how much experience they have got up their sleeve or how long they have been part of the system. I wish the best if luck for president-elect and his country.

[@aedydemba6326]

Senegal 🇸🇳 for life congratulations 🎈 ❤❤❤❤to my country 🇸🇳💯🥰❤️

[@mokatube405]

God bless Senegal from Ethiopia 🇪🇹🎉🎉🎉

[@ezinnetorti9540]

congratulation to the good people of Senegal i am so happy for you, please faye and sonko dont let us down, one day Nigeria will learn from you guys.

[@secretperson2026]

thank you the pples from Sénégal... this is Africa we want ❤❤ proud of you Mr president

[@user-wn5qr4kq2i]

Congratulations ! But even in Uganda we had elected a young African president in 2021 but they Uganda electral commission didn't announce him but he won He is called HON kyagulanyi sentamu

[@slimtee3950]

I hope they will do the best for the country. I got goosebumps. Please don’t y’all forget the youth, women and children. All the very best to my Brothers & Sisters in Senegal.🇸🇳

[@gynjones6566]

Thank you God. Mama Africa is on the MOVE. Pls my people don't let us dow.

[@AbdetaDadi-fj4eq]

Congratulations to younger Basiru !I hope you become example of many African countries!

[@GodGirl254]

Happy happy to hear this.. God bless Africa. Africa arise! Africa is home! From 🇰🇪 to 🇸🇳 with ❤❤❤..

[@jimg1056]

I hear he's also a revolutionist. Guess time will tell. Congratulations to Senegalese

[@absameosman9113]

ManshaAllah..Senegal has show africa and the world who democracy is done and thanks to the Senegalese pple for choosing the right leader may Africa prosper

[@MansurMustafoyev-np6gx]

O'zbekiston dan Senegal xalq iga Assalomu alaykum

[@user-to2ou2ye8c]

I'm a Ghanaian but half of my heart is for Senegal, congratulations Senegal for Young Faye and also for a peaceful election, Allah will help you, Young Faye and Sonko 🙏🏿🙏🏿❤❤❤😂😂🎉 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lilmbaye29]

Thanks Ghana is good too. Get rid of that old puppet soon. From Senegal.

[@boubsymane]

May he succeed, we all pray for him. Btw this was great reporting.

[@davonsimmonds4435]

Best birthday gift 🎁 , we stand with you my brother, One Senegal 🇸🇳

[@azomboup]

Im Proud that I voted for him ✌🏽🇸🇳

[@lebaolbaoltigui2599]

well done

[@edwinclarke5567]

Congratulations from Canada

[@elizabethebot273]

By God’s Almighty grace, these two will deliver! The people of Senegal 🇸🇳 have set an example for all African countries to emulate. God doesn’t do anything without being intentional about the change he wants for his people, Senegal. I am so proud and happy for them.

[@user-zy7fx2wr6i]

❤❤❤❤ Congratulations Mr. New President. Keep winning

[@fredhampton321]

Congratulations to Bassirou Diomaye Faye on becoming the new President of Senegal! Wishing you success, wisdom, and prosperity as you lead the nation forward into a bright future.

[@tonymudau3005]

Awesome stuff guys love from 🇿🇦

[@Kingsolomon91]

As Senegalese I approve this message.

[@meduviewafemi1595]

Nice one Palki Sharma. I have followed you all through WION and now First post. I like your style of delivery and I hope you continue to us Africans more news and talk time in your production.

[@israelgoodluck2464]

Sonko is the man, but let's hope he delivers up to expectations.

[@1001Balance]

What are the main expectations?

[@israelgoodluck2464]

@@1001Balance All that his principal, Sonko, and the people have always stood up for.

[@1001Balance]

@@israelgoodluck2464 such as?

[@Amy-vg3md]

Prononciation of his name is easy: Joe- My- Fy

[@PHlophe]

Hon. you got that right. its like when i say Diohine and people pretend its difficult to pronounce lol! all because its african

[@akikiworld4151]

Goodluck Jonathan is there live and he is seeing everything happening going in orderliness. Congrats Big Boy. I hope they will not corrupt you.

[@diligenceeke3023]

In Nigeria we jeep voting deadbeat criminals.

[@malicktchakpedeou9989]

FAYE : 2 terms SANKO: 2 terms And Senegal will finally cease being a province of France.

[@kamalfolorunsho4865]

God bless the new awaken Africa,may yashua and yahua help us in Nigeria to break away from our slave master .😢

[@lahaivandiforay-gondor7010]

The future is in our hands as young people

[@queenayacodobae9421]

Triumphant for Senagal, all of Africa's youth and the entire continent of Africa. Ancestors Calling. Africa is waking up❤❤❤❤❤

[@albertaosabu4097]

Congratulations my fellow African we're gradually rising 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.

[@ElethuDuna]

I hope these two can continue to work together for our people in Senegal. Best wishes from South Africa.

[@kwabenaom567]

The old order is changing and this breadth of new energy on the African soil must be embraced by all good will Africans.

[@karenkasuba7101]

Right!

[@TheBlackSands]

Its a new day for senegal 👍

[@Yamakuzi007]

Great people of Senegal I wish you development and prosperity ❤ from Somalia

[@adamahmed973]

MAY Allaah ease all duties that are on your shoulders. I am very happy to see young, muslim african leader like you. I am from somalia congra mr, president.

[@charityokoh4654]

Congratulations, God's time is the best, long live His Excellency and determined Senegalese ❤ ❤❤

[@user-jo2kz2xn9q]

Thank God for both of them, I am really happy, first time for Africa country to have a young leader.

[@DorisGbongbo]

Oh Africans Africans how long shall we be fumbling around politics? These young leaders will definitely grow and become like their fathers and fore fathers. Oh Africans.

[@makhtardiop4203]

Bullshit

[@KpeliEddy-xm3wc]

Lovely!!! Senegal to d world New vision New strategy New beginning

[@MichaelO-th6yn]

I'm happy that the youths is taken over the presidential Palace respect 🙏 to the good of Senegal 🇸🇳 that love ❤️ good things, from Nigeria 🇳🇬. I pray 🙏 my Nigerians 🇳🇬 brothers and sisters should wake up from sleep

[@nosakhareosabuohien5652]

I am so happy, they most deliver in Jesus name.. Africa with stand... i'm Nigeria but i'm happy... power To All Our young leaders!!

[@rou1339]

Thank you for this good interview india

[@victoriakanu7630]

Thank you Senegal 🇸🇳 we are proud of you. Africa 🌍 need young leaders.

[@farah2748]

I love the brotherhood bond ❤well done Senegal 🇸🇳

[@mamajones44]

Nigeria please see our Beautiful Senegal 🇸🇳 Have broken the barrier to elect younger leaders . Congratulations to all the people of 🇸🇳❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏💯🥰🥰🥰

[@AliyiahChowan]

Congratulations to the new president of Senegal every country needs to follow by electing young vibrant presidents❤❤❤

[@JustDavidMinistries]

This is the best thing I have seen today on the internet so far

[@newstaro3460]

wish senegal the best

[@felixgates7930]

Africans youth are gradually waking up... We will rescue our continent...💪💪