Senegal's president on reforms, snap election and pan-Africanism | Talk to Al Jazeera

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Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Africa’s youngest elected leader, became Senegal’s president in April, weeks after being released from prison. The 44-year-old's rise followed political unrest and marked him as a symbol of hope for the Senegalese youth. Faye promised to reform the economy, tackle unemployment, and secure a fairer share of resources. Five months into his presidency, these issues remain central. But critics accuse him of consolidating power after dissolving parliament and calling a snap election. Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye talks to Al Jazeera. More from Talk to Al Jazeera on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktoaj X: https://www.twitter.com/talktoaljazeera Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktoaljazeera #senegal #bassiroudiomayefaye #election #election2024 #politics #africa #aljazeeraenglish #aljazeera