Analysis: Senegal Beacon of Hope for Democracy in Africa

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African political analysts applaud Senegal for holding peaceful elections and a transition that will have outgoing President Macky Sall hand over reins to president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a 44-year-old opposition leader who is set to become Africa’s youngest president. For more on Senegal’s recent elections and the incoming administration, VOA’s Mohamed Elshinnawi spoke to David Monda, a professor of political science at the City University of New York.