Palace: What Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Macky Sall said to each other

Author: senenews.comPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Senegal

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Palace: What Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Macky Sall said to each other

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye received his predecessor Macky Sall at the Presidential Palace, marking Sall's first return to Senegal since leaving power. Macky Sall, a candidate for UN Secretary-General, outlined his project and requested Senegal's official support. The meeting was cordial, showcasing institutional continuity despite the 2024 political transition.

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