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Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Apr 4, 2025 10:19 PM

  Born: March 25, 1980, Ndiaganiao, Senegal (Show more) Bassirou Diomaye Faye (born March 25, 1980, Ndiaganiao, Senegal) is a Senegalese politician and former tax inspector who became the president-elect of Senegal in March 2024. Faye was raised in Ndiaganiao, where he attended Marie Médiatrice Catholic School. He later attended Lycée Demba Diop in Mbour, where he graduated in 2000. Faye went on to obtain a master’s degree in law from University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar. He then attended the National School of Administration of Senegal, also in Dakar, where he trained to be a tax inspector. Faye is a practicing Muslim. Faye met Ousmane Sonko, also a ...(100 of 771 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

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