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Bassirou Diomaye Faye Basiiru Jomaay Jaxaar Fay | |
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| Born | 25 March 1980 Ndiaganiao, Senegal |
| Nationality | Serer |
| Political orientation | Pan-Africanism Anti-imperialism |
| Political party | PASTEF |
Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye (born 25 March 1980) is a progressive pan-Africanist and the current president of Senegal since 2024. In 2024, he ordered the French military to leave Senegal. He also wants to improve relations with Russia and abandon the neocolonial CFA franc.[1]
Political career
Faye was released from prison only 10 days before the presidential election in March 2024.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Monica Johnson (2024-12-07). "Chad and Senegal kick out French troops, following the lead of the Alliance of Sahel States" Liberation News.