Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's president

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the newly elected president of Senegal, was sworn in Tuesday in Diamniadio, 30 km from Dakar, the capital of Senegal, for a five-year term, reported Xinhua.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by several presidents from regional countries. "Alongside my African counterparts, I affirm Senegal's commitment to strengthening efforts for Africa's peace, security, stability and integration," Faye said in a speech during the ceremony.

"To our friendly countries and partners, I reiterate Senegal's commitment and openness to exchanges that respect our sovereignty and meet the aspirations of our people, in a mutually beneficial partnership," he said.

Elected in the first round of the presidential election on March 24 with 54.28 percent of the votes cast, Faye is the fifth president of Senegal since its independence in 1960.