Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially launched a new political party, formalising his break from former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the Pastef party that propelled both men to power. Mr Faye unveiled his new party, Kiiraay, also known as the Republican Patriots party, at a gathering in the capital, Dakar, last week. Kiiraay…
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has condemned Israel’s ongoing genocide in Palestine, warning against global double standards as he called for immediate international action to end the “humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza. Speaking at the high-level meeting of the 80th UN General Assembly on Monday, the Senegalese President stated: There can be no justice based on…
Senegalese President Bassirou Faye on Friday said he had exhausted all diplomatic efforts to persuade Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to remain in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). However, the nations have opted to go their way. Speaking in a sweeping four-hour interview with local media, Faye acknowledged the sovereign right of…
On Tuesday, the President of Senegal, Bassirou Faye, announced that all foreign military forces will leave the country by 2025. The decision, part of a new national defence strategy, was revealed during his New Year’s address. I have instructed the minister of the armed forces to propose a new doctrine of cooperation in defence and…
Senegal’s fifth and youngest President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has shown the beauty of frugality in the recent marking of the Senegalese 64th Independent anniversary held on Thursday, 4th April 2024. Following the inauguration ceremony, President Faye, in a cost-efficient customary ceremony, conducted the shortest anniversary at the Palais de la Republique, saving the country millions…
By Inyali Peter This is Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the president-elect of Senegal. He turned 44 just a few days ago. In line with Senegal’s March 20, 2016 referendum, he’ll serve for a renewable tenure of five years. He was jailed alongside his ally and godfather, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the opposition in the country eleven…
