Two years after exiting the presidency, Macky Sall is set to return to Dakar this Friday for a brief visit that will include a highly anticipated meeting with Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
The former leader of Senegal, who governed from 2012 to 2024, arrives at a pivotal moment as the nation grapples with evolving political dynamics. While Macky Sall has declared his candidacy for the United Nations Secretary-General position, the Senegalese government has yet to formally endorse his bid—a stance reiterated as recently as March.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s current president, faces internal pressures following the rift with his former Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. Meanwhile, calls for justice over alleged human rights abuses during Macky Sall’s tenure continue to grow, adding complexity to the political landscape.
As the meeting between the two leaders approaches, all eyes are on whether this rare interaction could signal a shift in Senegal’s position on Macky Sall’s UN ambitions—or further entrench existing divisions.
