Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected in Rwanda today, Friday, October 17, for a working visit to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

The visit is part of a regional tour that will also take him to Kenya. It aims to deepen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Senegal and the two East African nations.

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President Faye and President Paul Kagame last met on August 31 in Dakar, when Kagame attended the Africa Food Systems Forum, a platform for African agriculture and food systems.

Earlier this year, on February 1, the two leaders also held talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations and promoting regional security.

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Kagame and Faye have met on several occasions, including during the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Dakar last May, where they attended a game between Senegal’s AS Douanes and Rwanda’s APR Basketball Club.

Rwanda and Senegal have several agreements, including a bilateral air services agreement signed on September 8 to improve air connectivity and boost trade and tourism.

They also collaborate in broadcasting, with the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) partnering with Radio Télévision Sénégalaise (RTS).