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Humble beginnings do not translate into virtuous leadership

Bassirou Diomaye Faye gives his address as Senegal's President at an exhibition centre in the new town of Diamniadio near the capital Dakar on April 2, 2024. [AFP]

Images on social media depict newly elected President of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye in his earlier days, portraying him as a humble young man alongside his wife on a farm, barefoot and seemingly content.

The narrative spun around these images suggests that his modest upbringing will equip him with the empathy and understanding needed to uplift the downtrodden.

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