Senegal election results: Opposition's Bassirou Diomaye Faye leads race for presidency - reports - BBC News

Several rivals declare Bassirou Diomaye Faye the winner of the delayed poll as votes are still being counted.

3 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersImage caption, Supporters of Bassirou Diomaye Faye celebrate in DakarBy Graeme BakerBBC NewsOpposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is leading the race in Senegal's presidential election, according to local media.

Several of the 17 candidates have conceded to him, however official results have not yet been announced.

Millions took part in a peaceful vote on Sunday, following three years of turbulence and opposition protests against the incumbent, Macky Sall.

The ruling coalition's choice, Amadou Ba, has denied that he has lost.

He said he expected to contest a run-off vote to decide a winner. This would be required if no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote.

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