Macky Sall meets Diomaye Faye in Senegal.
Senegalese President Macky Sall is meeting with his successor, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, in Dakar. They are discussing Sall’s bid for the UN Secretary-General position. This meeting is happening amid political tensions.
Macky Sall is returning to Senegal after the 2024 presidential election. He wants support for his candidacy to become the UN Secretary-General. Bassirou Diomaye Faye is his successor. Families of those affected by political repression are unhappy with the meeting. The visit is causing discussion among people in Senegal.
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Highlights
Meeting Between Leaders
Macky Sall and Bassirou Diomaye Faye are meeting in Dakar.
Sall's UN Candidacy
Macky Sall is running for the position of UN Secretary-General.
Families Express Anger
Families of victims are angry about the meeting between the two men.
Seeking Support
Macky Sall is visiting Senegal to get support for his candidacy.
Political Unrest Returns
The visit is causing discussion within Senegalese civil society following recent unrest.