Return to Senegal: Macky Sall's First Words After His Audience at the Palace

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

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Return to Senegal: Macky Sall's First Words After His Audience at the Palace

Former President Macky Sall returned to Senegal on July 17, 2026, his first visit since leaving power in April 2024. He thanked his supporters from the Alliance for the Republic (APR) who welcomed him at Léopold-Sédar-Senghor Airport in Dakar, posting 'Thank you!!' on social media. This return follows an audience with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, as Sall seeks support for his candidacy for UN Secretary-General.

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