INSANE: 6 - The Real Truth

Senegal's youngest president names 'breakaway' government

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has named a "breakaway" government, appointing a host of fresh faces to top roles following his landslide election win last month.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 6, 2024

Senegal's President Faye appoints Ousmane Sonko as prime minister

In Senegal, in his first act as leader, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed by his ally and key backer Ousmane Sonko as prime minister.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 3, 2024

Senegal’s Faye appoints ally Ousmane Sonko as prime minister

New prime minister is popular politician who was barred from the March 24 elections, prompting him to support Faye.

Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2024

Senegal's new 'serious and ambitious' leader Faye celebrated in his native village

As Senegal prepares for the inauguration of president Bassirou Diomaye Faye this Tuesday, his native village of Ndiaganiao has already begun celebrating. RFI's correspondent met with his father and inhabitants in the region of Mbour, one hundred kilometres to the west of the capital.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 2, 2024

Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's new president

Senegal inaugurated Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its new president on Tuesday, completing the previously little-known opposition figure's dramatic ascent from prison to the palace in recent weeks.

France 24 · Apr 2, 2024

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, From Prison To President Of Senegal

Propelled to power from humble roots despite never holding national elected office, Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye defied the odds by promising radical change and being guided by a charismatic mentor.

International Business Times · Mar 31, 2024

Senegal’s top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s election victory

The 44-year-old will be inaugurated to replace Macky Sall, who ruled the West African nation for 12 years.

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2024

Change afoot for Senegal as Bassirou Diomaye Faye readies for power

Five days after Senegal's landmark presidential vote, elected leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is getting ready for a swift transition – promising to overhaul the way the country is run.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 29, 2024

‘We are finally free’: Senegal hails new anti-establishment president

Bassirou Diomaye Faye promises to overhaul democracy in west African country blighted by corruption

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024

What’s next for Senegal under likely President Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

Faye promises to review the West African nation’s mining contracts and ties with key nations.

Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2024