New developments around former president Macky Sall’s return to Senegal

Infrastructure built for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games is renewing calls for Macky Sall to return, as Senegal faces tensions between the executive and legislative branches. Political analyst Assane Samb says the former president could come back and make another bid, citing his popularity, visible achievements and the immunity granted to former heads of state under Article 101 of the Constitution. Political sociologist Alioune Badara Kandji says Sall’s material record, particularly the Youth Olympic Games infrastructure, is acknowledged, while his non-material record remains disputed. The article also links the renewed interest to Senegal’s economic difficulties and the split within Pastef that led to the formation of Kiiraay.