Bassirou Diomaye Faye

President of Senegal since 2024

Bassirou Diomaye Faye (born 25 March 1980) is a Senegalese politician and former tax inspector, who is the 5th President of Senegal since 2024. He is the former general secretary of dissolved PASTEF and won the 2024 presidential election.[1]

Bassirou Diomaye Faye
5th President of Senegal
Assumed office
2 April 2024
Prime MinisterSidiki Kaba
Ousmane Sonko
Preceded byMacky Sall
Personal details
Born (1980-03-25) 25 March 1980 (age 44)
Ndiaganiao, Senegal
Political partyPASTEF
Spouse(s)Marie Khone Faye
Absa Faye
Children4
Alma materNational School of Administration, Dakar

Faye has two wives; Marie Khone Faye and Absa Faye.[2]

References

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  1. "Senegal's presidential election: Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko's Plan B". Le Monde.fr. 2024-03-23. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  2. xalimapost (2024-03-22). "En route vers le Palais : Voici les femmes de Bassirou Diomaye Faye". Xalima.com (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-23.