Exploring the unexpected victory of Besirud Faye as Senegal's next leader, his political background, and the implications of his win on the country's democracy and governance. Faye's populist and reformist agenda, along with his release from jail and rapid rise to power, are unpacked in this chapter.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye was little-known before this election. Despite the incumbent president’s attempts to thwart the process, the anti-establishment politician has soared to victory. Why preparing Turkey for future earthquakes has dominated mayoral campaigns in Istanbul (08:37). And the gene mutation making dogs more prone to obesity (16:25)?
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