Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade has conceded defeat after losing a presidential runoff to Macky Sall. The 85-year-old Wade had ruled Senegal for 12 years. His decision to seek a third term set off nationwide protests. Sall is a former prime minister of Senegal who split from Wade in 2008.

Macky Sall: “The size of this victory by the vote of the people shows the immense expectation of the population. I am taking all measures tonight so that a new era can commence for Senegal.”