Caroline Faye Diop

Caroline Faye Diop
Senegalese Minister of State
In office
1982–1983
Deputy Minister
In office
1981–1982
Minister of Social Action
In office
March 15, 1978 – April 9, 1979
Member of the National Assembly
In office
1963–1978
Personal details
Born
Faye

(1923-07-11)July 11, 1923
Foundiougne, French West Africa (now Senegal)
Died(1992-07-29)July 29, 1992
Dakar, Senegal
NationalitySenegalese
SpouseDemba Diop
Parents
  • Louis Diène Faye (father)
  • Fatim Diop (mother)

Caroline Faye Diop (born 11 July 1923 at Foundiougne, died 28 July 1992 at Dakar) was a Senegalese politician, the first female deputy and first female minister of the country. She was the wife of politician Demba Diop, Minister of Youth and Sport under president Léopold Sédar Senghor, who was assassinated in 1967.


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