Macky Sall’s sudden return to Senegal amid un ambitions

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On Friday, July 17, at 3:00 PM, a chartered aircraft carrying former President Macky Sall landed at Dakar’s military airport. The highly anticipated arrival marked a swift and strategic return to Senegal, the nation he governed for twelve years.

Macky Sall’s “express visit” was packed with urgency. Within hours of touching down, he secured an audience with the current head of state. By 6:00 PM, he was airborne again, this time bound for New York. His mission? To rally international backing for his bid to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations—a role Senegal has yet to endorse.

Yet the former leader’s return is far from a ceremonial gesture. Macky Sall faces mounting criticism at home. Allegations of hidden public debt and accusations of political violence between 2021 and 2024 have left deep scars. The victorious party in Senegal’s 2024 presidential election, the Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity (PASTEF), has been vocal in demanding accountability from past officials—though no legal proceedings have directly implicated Macky Sall as of now.

Just twelve months ago, even his former Prime Minister, Mohamed Dionne, found himself entangled in controversies tied to the outgoing administration’s legacy. The political climate remains charged, with calls for transparency and reform echoing across the country.

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