Sunday, July 19, 2026

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye

May 28, 2026

CPJ hails president’s pardon of Senegalese journalist after eight years in prison

Mr Bassène was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, but on Wednesday, President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye granted him a pardon.

René Capain Bassène, CPJ