Thursday, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, winner of the Senegalese presidential election, met President Macky Sall, accompanied by his mentor -Ousmane Sonko. During the seemingly warm meeting, the three discussed major issues of concern to the state and the swearing-in ceremony. A transfer of power which will mark a return to normal after weeks of political crisis.

The Journal de l'Afrique received Nguissaly Barry, a young actress who left her mark on the world of African cinema with her first role...as Awa, a courageous young girl in the highly acclaimed Xalé by Moussa Sene Absa...award-winning film Fespaco, and representing Senegal at the Oscars.

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