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Senegal set for two First Ladies as President Faye takes office today

Senegal’s new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will formally take office today (April 2) in the city of Diamniadio, according to the presidency.

He will officially become the fifth president of the country taking over from outgoing Macky Sall.

The fact that he has two wives has been the subject of social media interactions since he was declared winner of the March 24 presidential elections.

Diomaye Faye, aged 44, is married to Marie Khone Faye, a Christian and Absa Faye, a Muslim. This means Senegal will officially have two First Ladies.

They would, however, be the second African country with such an arrangement because in next door The Gambia, President Adama Barrow, who came into office in 2016 also has two wives.

Senegal’s Constitutional Council last Friday confirmed the presidential election victory of Diomaye Faye.

The top court validated provisional results announced on Wednesday based on vote tallies from 100 percent of polling stations.

Faye won more than 54% of votes in last Sunday’s delayed presidential poll, with ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba taking over 35%.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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