President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye participates in “Car Free Day” alongside President Paul Kagame.

International - 2025 October 19



At the invitation of the Rwandan authorities, the President of the Republic, His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, participated this Sunday alongside his Rwandan counterpart, His Excellency Paul Kagame, in the Car Free Day, a civic and sporting activity that has become a true national institution in Rwanda.

Held two Sundays a month, this initiative aims to promote public health, environmental protection, and social cohesion through sports and community participation.

The two heads of state took part in a roughly five-kilometer walk through the streets of Kigali, in a friendly and popular atmosphere marked by the discipline and civic spirit of the participants.

The presence of President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye at this event symbolizes the shared vision between Senegal and Rwanda on the importance of sports, citizenship, and sustainable development as essential levers for building a resilient, united, and forward-looking Africa.