Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn into office Tuesday as Senegal’s new president following last month’s presidential election.
Faye swore to faithfully fulfill the duties of the office of president of Senegal, to observe as well as to scrupulously observe the provisions of the Constitution and the laws as well as to devote all his forces to defending the constitutional institutions, territorial integrity, and national independence, and to spare no effort for the achievement of African unity.
Faye called for more solidarity between African nations to tackle the security threats in parts of the continent.He also reassured the foreign partners that Senegal remains open “to exchanges that respect our sovereignty, in line with the aspirations of our people, in a mutually beneficial partnership.”
In his first post-election speech last month, Faye pledged to advance Africa’s political and economic integration, govern with humility and transparency, and ensure national reconciliation.
Faye served as secretary general of the political party Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity, which was dissolved by the government in 2023
Faye, 44, won the tightly contested poll after beating 17 candidates, including former Prime Minister Amadou Ba, campaigning on promises to fight corruption among other issues.
Key African Leaders Attend Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Swearing-In Ceremony in Dakar included Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, and African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat, as well as representatives from the US and Europe.
