Meet two wives of Senegal’s new president

The newly sworn-in President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, assumed the country’s highest political office with two first ladies, Marie Khone and Absa.


The 44-year-old Senegalese president takes over the country’s leadership from outgoing President Macky Sall.

He was sworn in, in Diamniadio, near Dakar, the capital, having defeated his main rival and ruling party coalition candidate Amadou Ba and winning the delayed election with over 54 per cent of the votes.

During his swearing-in, Faye presented his two wives before the country in an unusual scene.

Marie Khone, who until now had never been in the spotlight, hails from the same village as her barrister and tax inspector husband. They married 15 years ago, in 2009 and have four children—three boys and a girl.

The 34-year-old women’s rights activist is the first wife of Faye and played an important role in the president-elect’s political journey and struggle.


Marie Khone never held any known official title but is believed to command widespread respect in Senegal.

She championed initiatives to boost education and healthcare accessibility in Senegal. Her lasting legacy is a source of inspiration and empowerment for women within Senegal and beyond its borders.

Absa, the second wife, married Faye about a year ago as his second wife. Little is known of the 31-year-old who has no child yet for the new president.
https://dailypost.ng/2024/04/03/meet-two-wives-of-senegals-new-president-marie-khone-absa/

Case close ,once you're successful as a man ,you can have as many wife as you want ,there won't be any unnecessary drama or the likes.... presido...nah man u be enjoy while .

Nah the two we know officially be dis ,how about the ones behind the scene.

Can bob Chicago show us his wives?. The first wife that is crying for hardship, the second in celestial church doing prophet.

I listened to a speech by this new Senegalese President and I shed tears of JOY.
The man is a dye-in-the-wool Africanist, and reminds me of the likes of great African statesmen of the independence era.
He exudes philosophical depth and confidence.
And to top it all, he is still young.
Africa's future is bright.

And so?

I hope he won't disappoint

He should enjoy himself. Women will always be there.