Tag: Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Germany’s top diplomat visits West Africa to mend ties amidst Sahel instability

July 16, 2024

Germany's top diplomat has talked up the prospect of closer political ties with Senegal and the Ivory Coast, two of the last democracies in a ... Read More

Senegal’s new govt to audit oil, gas, mining industries, pledging to protect investor rights

April 9, 2024

Senegal will conduct a comprehensive audit of the oil, gas and mining sectors, according to the newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who, however, also ... Read More

Senegal’s new president Faye vows ‘systemic change’, names firebrand opposition leader Sonko as PM

April 3, 2024

Only hours after being sworn in as Senegal's president on Tuesday (2 April), Bassirou Diomaye Faye named popular opposition figure Ousmane Sonko as the nation’s ... Read More

New Senegalese President receives Moroccan delegation representing King Mohammed VI at his inauguration ceremony

April 2, 2024

The new President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, received, on Tuesday in Diamniadio near Dakar, the Moroccan delegation, led by the Head of Government, Aziz ... Read More

Senegal: celebration erupts as opposition candidate Faye nears victory in presidential vote

March 25, 2024

Senegal’s leading opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Monday (25 March) appeared to be reaching victory in the country’s delayed presidential election, as people have ... Read More

Senegal: short election campaign in full swing for delayed presidential vote on 24 March

March 21, 2024

Campaigning for the upcoming presidential election is in full swing in Senegal, as the country’s voters will head to the polls this Sunday (24 March), ... Read More