Macky Sall meets Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Dakar on July 17

Author: senenews.comPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: Senegal

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Macky Sall meets Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Dakar on July 17

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall is set to meet his successor Bassirou Diomaye Faye on July 17 in Dakar as part of his campaign for UN Secretary-General. The meeting, reported by Dakaractu, is part of a sub-regional tour to consolidate support for his candidacy. Sall is seeking backing from Senegal and other regional countries ahead of the next steps in the selection process.

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