Opposition candidate Faye takes early lead in Senegal presidential polls


  • World
  • Sunday, 24 Mar 2024

Supporters of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the presidential candidate he is backing in the March 24 election, react during the final campaign rally in Mbour, Senegal March 22, 2024. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

DAKAR (Reuters) -Early results from Senegal's presidential vote put opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye ahead, sending his supporters to celebrate in the streets, though his main rival from the ruling coalition said a run-off will be needed to determine the winner.

At least five of the 19 candidates in the race issued statements as results trickled after the election on Sunday, congratulating Faye.

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