Biography of President
Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, born March 25, 1980 in Ndiaganiao, is a Senegalese financial inspector and statesman, president of the Republic of Senegal since April 2, 2024.
Youth, training and beginnings in politics
Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye was born on March 25, 1980 in Ndiaganiao, in the M'bour department (Thies region).
He studied law at Cheikh-Anta-Diop University in Dakar and joined the National School of Administration of Senegal. Inspector of public finances and trade union activist, he is general secretary of the Taxes and Lands Union.
Apart from his professional occupations, which revolve around law, taxation, finance and economics, Bassirou Diomaye Faye writes poems and is interested in agriculture and breeding. During his leisure time, especially during the winter months, he works in the fields of his village where he produces papayas in particular.
He became involved in politics within the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF) party from its creation in 2014. While Ousmane Sonko is the leader and main figure of the party, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the architect, taking care of the doctrine and internal organization. In October 2022, he became general secretary and managed the party executives.
2024 presidential election and liberation
Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye thus wins the 2024 presidential election at the age of 44, becoming the youngest elected president in the history of the country.
President of the Republic
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is inaugurated president of the republic on April 2, 2024. At the age of 44, he becomes the youngest person to occupy this position. The same day, he appointed Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister. The new government was appointed by Diomaye Faye on April 5.
