Senegal: diplomatic talks ahead as Macky Sall meets Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to arrive in Dakar this Friday for a brief visit, marking his first return to the capital since stepping down from office two years ago. His agenda includes a highly anticipated meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a pivotal moment in the evolving political landscape of Senegal.

Sall, who is actively campaigning for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, still requires the official endorsement of Senegal, despite submitting his candidacy in February. As recently as March, Dakar had publicly stated that it had neither supported nor initiated Sall’s nomination, leaving his campaign in a state of uncertainty.

The political climate in Senegal has grown increasingly complex, particularly with the growing rift between President Faye and his former Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. This division has sparked renewed calls for accountability regarding the human rights violations reported during Sall’s tenure, adding pressure to the diplomatic discussions.