🇸🇳 Senegal
Presidential systemElectoral democracy
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye
President · 928 days in office
How the political system works in Senegal
Senegal is governed as a presidential system. Its president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has led the country since Apr 2, 2024. Senegal has had 5 presidents since 1960. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral democracy.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
Léopold Sédar Senghor
7,421 days
Shortest-serving
Macky Sall
4,383 days
Average tenure
5,805 days
Bassirou Diomaye Faye: 84% below average
Female leaders
0 of 5
All male to date
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of Senegal
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Bassirou Diomaye Faye | Apr 2, 2024 | Incumbent | 928 |
| 4 |  Macky Sall | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 2, 2024 | 4,383 |
| 3 |  Abdoulaye Wade | Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 2, 2012 | 4,384 |
| 2 |  Abdou Diouf | Jan 1, 1981 | Apr 1, 2000 | 7,030 |
| 1 |  Léopold Sédar Senghor | Sep 6, 1960 | Dec 31, 1980 | 7,421 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of Senegal?
- Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been President of Senegal since Apr 2, 2024.
- How is the leader of Senegal chosen?
- Senegal is governed as a presidential system. Its president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has led the country since Apr 2, 2024. Senegal has had 5 presidents since 1960. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral democracy.
- Who is the longest-serving President of Senegal?
- Léopold Sédar Senghor, with 7,421 days in office.
- Has Senegal ever had a female president?
- No. All 5 presidents of Senegal to date have been men.