Former Senegal prime minister concedes defeat in presidential election to opposition candidate

By JESSICA DONATI and SAM MEDNICK
Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A former Senegalese prime minister has conceded the presidential election to the opposition candidate based on preliminary results a day after the vote. Amadou Ba in a statement shared by his campaign says he congratulated opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye and wished him success. The victory reflected widespread frustration among youth with high unemployment and concerns about governance in the West African nation. Faye was backed by popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and vowed to protect Senegal from government corruption. The election followed months of uncertainty and unrest after President Macky Sall’s unsuccessful attempt to postpone it.