Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye paid tribute to his predecessor, Abdou Diouf, on the occasion of Diouf’s 91st birthday on September 7th. President Faye publicly lauded Diouf's republican qualities, specifically highlighting his rigor, moderation, and dedication to the state. He emphasized the importance of these virtues for the Senegal they are currently building. Faye stated that Abdou Diouf embodied these principles throughout his life, serving as a role model for leadership. The President extended warm wishes for well-being and peace to the former leader, both on behalf of the Senegalese people and personally. Abdou Diouf served as President of Senegal from 1981 to 2000 and later held the position of Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) from 2003 to 2014.