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Senegal's next President: Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Senegal’s President-elect is 44 year old Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Who is he and what is his vision for Senegal?

Senegal has a new president-elect, 44 year old Bassirou Diomaye Faye. He is currently Africa's youngest democratically elected leader. Who is he and what are his plans for Senegal?

Paying a ransom in Nigeria is illegal but out of sheer desperation, many family members still give money to hostage takers. A ransom negotiator tells us how it's done.

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