In a landmark announcement, the Dakar appeals court revealed that opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye has secured victory in Senegal's presidential election, garnering more than 54 percent of the votes.
According to the court, provisional results were derived from a comprehensive tally of votes from all polling stations, setting the stage for confirmation by the Constitutional Council in the coming days.
Faye's triumph comes just 10 days after his release from prison, positioning him to become Senegal's youngest president at 44. He has expressed a desire for a "break" from the current political system.
Ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba secured more than 35 percent of the vote, while third-placed candidate Aliou Mamadou Dia received 2.8 percent.
Outgoing President Macky Sall extended his congratulations to Faye, hailing the win as "a victory for Senegalese democracy."
Analysts attribute Faye's success to public discontent with the incumbent leadership and internal divisions within the ruling coalition.
Faye's message resonated strongly with young voters, who make up over 60 percent of the population and face challenges in finding employment.
Millions of Senegalese participated in the election, marking a significant moment in the country's democratic history.
The election followed three years of political turbulence, marked by violent antigovernment protests that bolstered support for the opposition.
The transition of power in Senegal holds the promise of advancing democracy in West Africa, where military coups have been prevalent in recent years. (ILKHA)
LEGAL WARNING: All rights of the published news, photos and videos are reserved by İlke Haber Ajansı Basın Yayın San. Trade A.Ş. Under no circumstances can all or part of the news, photos and videos be used without a written contract or subscription.
The health ministry in Gaza said on Sunday that the Israeli occupation army committed seven massacres in different areas of the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours, killing at least 66 civilians and injuring over 138 others, while a large number of victims are still under the rubble of bombed buildings or lying on roads.
Indonesia's Mount Ibu on the island of Halmahera erupted early Sunday morning, spewing a thick ash cloud 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) into the sky.
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Israel on Saturday, demanding the release of hostages held in Gaza and calling for early elections.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his Greek counterpart Yorgos Yerapetritis in London on Saturday to discuss issues of importance to both countries and the wider region.