DAKAR, Senegal – In a clear statement reaffirming his commitment to a just adn equitable society,‌ Senegalese ⁤President​ Bassirou Diomaye‌ Faye underscored the importance of upholding the rule of law and basic ‍principles of justice ​within the nation. The remarks, made during an exclusive interview with France 24 on September 26,⁤ 2025, come at a pivotal moment as Senegal navigates​ a⁤ period of​ political transition.

Responding⁢ to questions regarding potential legal proceedings against his predecessor,Macky Sall,President Faye emphasized that true republican order and lasting⁣ civil⁢ peace are inextricably ⁣linked to a system of‍ “fairly distributed justice.” He drew a crucial distinction ⁣between ​simply *seeking* justice and *doing* ⁤justice – a nuance often‍ lost in ‌politically ⁢charged‍ environments.

“Rendering justice,” President​ Faye explained,”implies ‌respecting the presumption of innocence for every ​individual.” This cornerstone ⁣of legal systems, he stressed, must be coupled with ‌a guarantee of the right to a ​free defense and⁣ access to a trial ‌that is both just and equitable. He affirmed that these principles are ⁣actively being implemented within Senegal’s judicial processes.

The President was emphatic that ‍all citizens, ⁢regardless ‌of their position or the ‌nature of the allegations against‍ them, ⁢are subject ​to the same⁣ procedural⁢ rules ​and Senegalese law.⁣ “There can be no presumption of guilt on anyone,” he stated, reinforcing the importance of ‍due process. While acknowledging the ⁢right to freedom of expression,President Faye ‍made clear that justice ⁢must ultimately ​be resolute‍ “in a serene ⁤way,on the basis of material evidence presented before an independent and free judge,who will judge according to his intimate ​conviction.”

These statements signal a commitment to strengthening Senegal’s ⁢democratic‍ institutions ‍and ensuring accountability within ‍a framework of⁤ legal safeguards. the emphasis on evidence-based judgment and judicial independence offers a path toward resolving potentially divisive issues‌ and fostering ​national ⁣reconciliation.