As the 44-year-old is sworn in after a crucial election, we chart the road to victory for Africa’s youngest leader.
Since withdrawing from ECOWAS, the post-coup countries have inaugurated a new bank, TV station and joint military force.
As the 44-year-old is sworn in after a crucial election, we chart the road to victory for Africa’s youngest leader.
Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque recounts events leading up to Senegal’s presidential polls and how some hope for a miracle.
![Voters in Senegal will cast their ballot on March 24 after weeks of turmoil due to President Macky Sall's attempt to postpone the elections [John Wessels/AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AFP__20240302__34KN467__v1__Preview__SenegalPoliticsElectionProtest-1710323923.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reflects on demonstrations that rocked Senegal following the arrest of Ousmane Sonko.
![Supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was arrested on sexual assault accusations, celebrate his release in front of the court in Dakar [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-03-08T190543Z_1827460229_RC217M9N1HQF_RTRMADP_3_SENEGAL-POLITICS-SONKO.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
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Demonstrators are calling for the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita as mediation stalls.
More than 4,000 athletes from more than 180 nations, aged 14-18, were expected to take part in the Youth Olympics.
Al Hassan charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity and sexual slavery.
With his wealth, Mane is financing the rebuilding of his village mosque and new classrooms for his local high school.
Move draws criticism from citizens of indebted African country who say their waters are already overfished.
