Career
- President of Senegal (2024 to present)
- president
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Macky Sall (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Senegal?
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the Head of state of Senegal, in office since 2 Apr 2024.
Who was the Head of state of Senegal before Bassirou Diomaye Faye?
Macky Sall held the office before Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
When was Bassirou Diomaye Faye born?
Bassirou Diomaye Faye was born in 1980-03-25, in N’Diaganiao, according to Wikidata.
Where did Bassirou Diomaye Faye study?
Bassirou Diomaye Faye studied at Université Cheikh Anta Diop, National School of Administration of Senegal, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Bassirou Diomaye Faye belong to?
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is listed as a member of African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity on Wikidata.
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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of state, Senegal. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/senegal/head-of-state