# Senegal President Faye's agenda > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/senegal-president-fayes-agenda > Updated: 2026-08-26T19:03:32.000Z. Sources: 50. Developments: 7. In mid‑July 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched a blue‑economy strategy at a national maritime forum in Dakar, linking maritime sovereignty to Senegal’s Vision 2050. He emphasized that “our maritime sovereignty is not negotiable” and announced plans for a dedicated university and skills-development programs to transform Senegal’s coastline into a West African transport hub. Faye then hosted Ivory Coast’s Vice President Tiémoko Koné, who reaffirmed Côte d’Ivoire’s support for Faye’s mandate as ECOWAS chair. He also welcomed French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, highlighting science and technology as pillars of the ‘New Deal technologique’ to drive economic sovereignty and space capabilities. Later that month, Faye travelled to Bamako as ECOWAS chair, meeting Mali’s transitional President Assimi Goïta. The leaders condemned recent attacks on Malian soldiers, pledged Senegalese assistance against terrorism, and agreed to promote free transit of goods for land‑locked Mali. They also planned a summit on monetary, economic and water‑resource cooperation under the UEMOA and OMVS frameworks. The Bamako visit, held from 28 to 31 July, deepened that agenda. Faye and Goïta reiterated commitment to free‑trade corridors and sought to mend strained relations between ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger). While no decision was announced on Mali’s possible return to ECOWAS, diplomatic sources described the talks as constructive, reflecting Faye’s preference for dialogue over punitive measures to preserve regional peace, security and economic integration. On 26 August 2026, Faye met with ECOWAS Commission President General Biram Diop to address regional challenges, including the launch of the ECO common currency, improving community levy collection, and ensuring the free movement of people and goods. Discussions also focused on operationalizing a regional counter-terrorism brigade to combat armed groups. ## Claims - Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visited Mali on 28 July 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Senegal pledged its availability to assist Mali in combating terrorism. (corroborated by 5 sources) - President Bassirou Diomaye Faye laid the foundation stone for the International Hospital Jalibatoul Marakhib in Touba Ngabou on 27 July 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Bamako talks covered free movement of people and goods, joint infrastructure projects and counter‑terrorism cooperation. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Faye expressed condolences for the recent attacks that killed Malian soldiers. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Faye condemned the attacks as odious, cowardly and barbaric. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Discussions included plans to convene a summit on UEMOA and OMVS cooperation. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The hospital project costs 32 billion CFA francs and will occupy 10,000 m². (corroborated by 3 sources) - The hospital will include oncology, interventional cardiology, general and orthopaedic surgery, gynae‑obstetrics, 24‑hour emergency, imaging and a medical laboratory. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The hospital aims to reduce overseas medical evacuations and serve residents of Touba, the Diourbel region and pilgrims attending the Grand Magal. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Senegal's President and ECOWAS Commission head discuss regional integration Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and ECOWAS Commission President Biram Diop met to discuss the ECO currency, regional security, and the challenges of maintaining West African integration. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samuel-etoo-tours-cameroon-with-lionnes-indomptables-trophy ### 2026-07-31: Senegal President Diomaye Faye visits Mali to mend ECOWAS ties Senegal President Diomaye Faye, as ECOWAS chair, visited Mali to revive dialogue with the Alliance of Sahel States, signaling possible reintegration amid security challenges. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-president-diomaye-faye-visits-mali-to-mend-ecowas-ties ### 2026-07-29: Senegal President Faye Visits Mali to Boost Security and Trade Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visited Mali on 28 July 2026, pledging security cooperation, trade facilitation and plans for a UEMOA‑OMVS summit, shortly after becoming ECOWAS chair. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-president-bassirou-diomaye-faye-visits-mali-to-boost-antiterrorism-and-economic-cooperation ### 2026-07-27: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visits Mali, pledges unwavering ECOWAS support President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, ECOWAS chair, visited Bamako on 28 July 2026, pledging unwavering support to Mali against terrorism, discussing free movement, infrastructure and planning a UEMOA‑OMVS summit. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-bassirou-diomaye-faye-accelerates-60-bn-fcfa-touba-development-program-ahead-of-grand-maga ### 2026-07-24: Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Meets Astronaut Thomas Pesquet Senegal’s President Faye hosted ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet, reinforcing the country’s space ambitions under Vision 2050 and urging youth to pursue scientific careers. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-bassirou-diomaye-faye-meets-astronaut-thomas-pesquet-in-senegal ### 2026-07-22: Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Meets Ivorian Vice President Tiémoko Koné Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye hosted Ivorian Vice President Tiémoko Koné in Dakar, delivering a message from President Alassane Ouattara congratulating Faye’s ECOWAS chairmanship and pledging stronger 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-president-bassirou-diomaye-faye-meets-ivorian-vice-president-timoko-kon ### 2026-07-13: Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye outlines blue‑economy plan at Dakar maritime forum President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched a blue‑economy strategy at Dakar’s first maritime forum, pledging port upgrades, a dedicated university and training for youth to position Senegal as a West African hub. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-president-bassirou-diomaye-faye-outlines-blueeconomy-plan-at-dakar-maritime-forum --- Cite as: Senegal President Faye's agenda. 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