WHAT NEW PRESIDENT MEANS FOR SENEGAL

Senegal has chosen a new direction - by voting in 44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who will become Africa’s youngest elected president.

Here’s a look at why his victory could mean greater economic sovereignty for Senegal - and a kick in the teeth for French neocolonial interests.

Do you like the cut of Faye’s jib? Do let us know!