West Africa: Senegal's Diomaye Faye On a Visit to Mali, His First As Ecowas' President

[RFI] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is in Bamako this Tuesday for a one-day working visit. He is travelling there in a dual capacity, as Head of State of Senegal and current Chair of ECOWAS. He is scheduled to hold talks with his Malian counterpart, Assimi Goïta, just days after launching his own political

Mr Faye ​and Mr Sonko were once the twin faces of ‌Senegal's anti-establishment movement.

DAKAR, July 26 - Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalising his break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the ruling Pastef party that swept him to power in 2024.

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launches Kiiraay, a new political party, after a fallout with former PM Ousmane Sonko. Learn about the new Senega

Senegal’s President Faye launches a new party over deepening split with former ally Sonko  Toronto Star

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched his own political party, marking a split with former ally Ousmane Sonko