LIVE: Follow the investiture of Ousmane Sonko at the packed Dakar Arena (video)

Ousmane Sonko is about to be officially invested as head of PASTEF during a grand ceremony at the Dakar Arena, which is packed with supporters. The event marks the start of his new six-year mandate amid political tensions with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Re-elected unanimously by delegates, Sonko's victory was proclaimed Saturday by the High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP). The congress continues with national and foreign delegations in attendance.