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Senegalese President Macky Sall has surprised many by deciding not to seek a third term in office. The decision is being greeted as a great relief by many in Dakar. Tensions had been running high prior to Sall’s address to the nation recently, where he said he would not contest the next election
Senegalese President Macky Sall has surprised many by deciding not to seek a third term in office. The decision is being greeted as a great relief by many in Dakar. Tensions had been running high prior to Sall’s address to the nation recently, where he said he would not contest the next election.
By declaring that he will not take part in the February 2024 presidential election, President Macky Sall has put an end to a stressful period of suspense and months of speculation. Comments are pouring in praising the effort of Macky, highlighting how it would be a trailblazing example of democratic institutions taking shape in Africa.
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As one of West Africa’s most politically stable countries, Senegal is on course to record a world-beating 8% growth this year, thanks largely to expected oil and gas revenues.
