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Senegal: Mixed reactions following Macky Sall's candidacy for the UN

Macky Sall announced his candidacy for UN Secretary-General on July 20, 2026.

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His party and supporters welcome the decision, while families of repression victims express disbelief.

The Pastef, the main opposition party, remains silent on the issue.

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Cette candidature pourrait redéfinir la position du Sénégal sur la scène internationale. Elle divise également l'opinion publique, entre soutien à un ancien président et critiques sur son bilan en matière de droits humains.

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