Little-known opposition leader in Senegal is named the next president

Supporters of presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye gather outside his campaign headquarters, in Dakar, Senegal.

Supporters of presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye gather outside his campaign headquarters, in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy - AP

In Senegal a 44-year-old opposition leader, who was in prison less than two weeks ago has secured a stunning victory in the Presidential election there.

The run up to the polls had been marred by tensions and at one point were postponed, sparking fury across the country - fury that has now given way to celebrations. NPR Emmanuel Akinwotu reports from Lagos.

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