From Dakar Finance to the International Stage: Why Marie Khone Faye Chose This Foreign Capital for Her First Speech

Marie Khone Faye built her career in the financial sector in Dakar, notably working for a microfinance institution. She became the First Lady during the inauguration of Bassirou Diomaye Faye, sharing this role with Absa Faye. Committed to girls' education and women's empowerment, she delivered her first official speech in Beijing in September 2024. She also accompanies the head of state on official visits, reflecting her rising prominence on the national and international stage.