Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s fifth president, has been sworn into office at a ceremony in the capital, Dakar.
Last month, 44-year-old Mr Faye won the delayed elections, securing 54% of the vote, ahead of his main challenger Amadou Ba.
On Friday, the country’s Constitutional Council confirmed Mr Faye as the winner.
Heads of state from around the continent attended the inauguration ceremony, including Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, who is also chair of the regional bloc, Ecowas.
Mr Faye won last month’s delayed elections, securing 54% of the total votes ahead of his main challenger, ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba.
On Friday, the country’s constitutional council confirmed him as the winner of the election.
About 15 heads of state were present at the swearing-in event on Tuesday, including Nigerian President and chair of the heads of state of the West African regional bloc, Ecowas, Bola Tinubu.
