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Macky Sall
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Macky Sall United Nations secretary-general candidacy
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Latest: Abdoulaye Wade responds briefly to Macky Sall’s UN candidacy
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has launched a campaign for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. In July 2026, Sall announced his first public visit to Dakar since leaving office to meet with Presiden
Senegal 2027 local elections dispute
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Latest: Senegal political parties demand respect for electoral calendar
In August 2026, mayor Magueye Boye warned that postponing or merging the territorial elections scheduled for January 2027 would breach Senegal’s constitution, describing the move as a “fragmentation bomb” that could forc
Senegal political split deepens amid election delays
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Latest: KIIRAAY party initiates territorial expansion in Senegal
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in late May 2026 triggered a parliamentary crisis and a constitutional amendment barring a sitting president from heading a party. After Sonko,
Senegal Sangomar oil revenue dispute
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Latest: Senegal clarifies Sangomar oil revenue sharing amid public controversy
In early August 2026 Senegal’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum responded to social‑media claims that the state received only a token share of proceeds from the Sangomar offshore field. The ministry said the allegations
UN SG race: Grynspan leads, female‑majority slate noted
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Latest: Macky Sall faces setbacks in UN Secretary‑General straw poll
The United Nations Security Council selection process for a successor to António Guterres has entered a critical phase. Following a regional dialogue in Montevideo, the first informal, non-binding straw poll held on 30 J
Grand Magal 2026: safety drive and transport updates
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Latest: Senegal's Grand Magal 2026: Road safety drive targets zero accidents, rail ridership up 10%
In early July 2026 Senegal began expanding water infrastructure in Touda ahead of the Grand Magal pilgrimage, adding boreholes and reinforcing security forces. By late July President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visited Touba,
Senegal mayor defection legislation
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Latest: Senegal's APR demands automatic loss of mandate for party‑switching officials
In late July 2026, Deputy Amadou Ba of the Pastef party introduced a draft law that would strip any mayor who changes party affiliation of their mandate, citing Benin’s electoral code and Senegal’s constitutional provisi
Macky Sall UN SG campaign, field set at seven
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Latest: Uganda nominates Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary‑General
Former President Macky Sall’s UN SG campaign continues amid protests over alleged political violence. After landing in Dakar mid‑July and meeting Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Senegal endorsed his candidacy on 20 Ju
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