Dakar: Macky Sall Received by Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Senegal

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Dakar: Macky Sall Received by Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall arrived in Dakar on July 17, 2026 for a brief visit. He met with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the presidential palace. Over a thousand APR supporters welcomed him at the military airport. The visit comes as Macky Sall is a candidate for UN Secretary-General.

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