Keywords: Bassirou Diomaye Faye


Senegal faces political uncertainty after resignation of National Assembly speaker

El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly in Senegal, announced his resignation on Sunday, only days after the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The political developments have increased uncertainty in the country and raised questions about the future......

Royal pardon allows Senegalese supporters to return home from Morocco

Senegalese football supporters convicted in Morocco following incidents linked to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have returned to Senegal after receiving a royal pardon from HM king Mohammed VI. The supporters arrived at Blaise Diagne International Airport, where they were welcomed by Senegalese......

Senegal court sentences man to six years under new anti-homosexuality law

A court in Dakar has sentenced a young man to six years in prison for what authorities described as an “act against nature,” marking the first known conviction since Senegal adopted a stricter law criminalizing same-sex relations. The ruling follows the passage of new legislation earlier......

Morocco and Senegal mark six decades of lasting partnership with symposium in Laayoune

Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is set to host a symposium on October 27 in collaboration with the Timbuktu Institute – African Center for Peace Studies, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Morocco-Senegal cooperation. The event will take place at the ASARI Campus of UM6P......

Strengthening bonds: Morocco congratulates Senegal on independence anniversary

In a heartfelt gesture, His Majesty King Mohammed VI extended warm congratulations to Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on the occasion of Senegal's 65th independence anniversary. In his message, the King offered sincere wishes for the health and happiness of President Faye and expressed......

Senegal Approves Law for Mutual Prisoner Transfer With Morocco

The Senegalese Parliament has passed a new law allowing for the mutual transfer of convicted prisoners between Senegal and Morocco. This legislation, which focuses on assisting detainees, particularly migrants, aims to repatriate numerous young Senegalese imprisoned in Morocco while attempting irregular......

France begins returning military bases to Senegal

France has started the process of returning several military installations previously used by its armed forces in Senegal, according to a statement from the French Embassy in Dakar. The communiqué revealed that on Friday, March 7, 2025, the French government handed over the facilities and housing......

Senegal Deepens Economic Ties with Morocco Under New Administration

In a significant diplomatic development, Senegal's Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Yassine Fall, visited Rabat this week to deliver a message from newly-elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to King Mohammed VI, signaling a commitment to strengthen the nations' longstanding......

Senegal's President Faye Dissolves Parliament, Calls for Snap Elections Amid Reform Challenges

In a significant political maneuver, Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dissolved the opposition-led parliament, setting the stage for snap elections scheduled for November 17. This decision comes just six months after Faye assumed office on an anti-establishment platform, promising systemic......