Bassirou Faye
Bassirou Faye is the President of Senegal and has been actively involved in ECOWAS's efforts to mediate disputes within West Africa, particularly regarding the political situations in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. His leadership role includes extending his mandate to facilitate dialogue and promote stability in the region amidst ongoing tensions.
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Recent news mentions
Sources confirmed to our correspondent that the leaders have resolved to elect Senegalese President, Bassirou Faye, as the next Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.
Tinubu's Last ECOWAS Meeting: New Leader Elected
Nigeria· 2025-06-22
The Vice President’s attendance at the annual event is in honour of an invitation extended to President Bola Tinubu by the Senegalese President, Bassirou Faye.
Shettima to attend Senegal’s Independence Day anniversary in DakarNigeria· 2025-04-03
Bassirou Faye was sworn in as the new president of Senegal about a year ago.
Reformen, aber keine vollständige Abwendung vom Westen
Switzerland· 2025-03-31
Bassirou Faye has been leading ECOWAS’s mediation efforts with the three withdrawing states since June 2024.
Mahama briefs Tinubu on ECOWAS talks with Niger, Mali, B’FasoNigeria· 2025-03-28
