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Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Person PoliticianPresident of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye's background and recent developments
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the President of Senegal, who became the youngest president in the country's history at 43 years old. He has been in power for two years, implementing various policies and projects, including a national solidarity foundation with his wife, and facing criticism over a lack of transparency. Recently, he has visited Morocco amid the Africa Cup of Nations controversy, promoted stability and unity in Senegal, and signed a law doubling prison sentences for homosexuality. His administration is also dealing with a power struggle between him and his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. The president's personal life, including his relationships with two wives, has also been reported on.
Last updated: April 30, 2026
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Sénégal: pour ses deux ans au pouvoir, Bassirou Diomaye Faye vante la stabilité et l'unité du pays

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Sénégal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye promulgue une loi doublant les peines à l'encontre des homosexuels
