Macky Sall conducts strategic exchanges in Manhattan for international role bid
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Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is engaged in strategic discussions in Manhattan, near the United Nations headquarters, as part of his campaign for international office. He is refining his message with a small team, aiming to highlight his track record as a "leadership asset" in addressing global crises. Sall's associates state he is not adopting a repentant stance but rather presenting himself as an experienced figure capable of fostering international stability. During meetings with non-governmental organizations, the issue of victims from political protests was raised. When confronted with the figure of "80 deaths," Sall responded, "We will know who is who," referencing the repeal of the amnesty law. The rights of LGBTQ+ individuals were also discussed, with Sall advocating for "human dignity" while reaffirming a position of cultural sovereignty, citing a 2013 discussion with former US President Barack Obama. The current government of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has not been involved in these diplomatic efforts, which is seen as a lack of institutional support for Sall's candidacy. Sall is relying on international backing, including from certain African heads of state like Burundi, which reportedly introduced his candidacy, to bolster his global legitimacy. This strategy aims to establish him as an African candidate beyond the Senegalese national context. Sall's diplomatic efforts in New York are a preparatory step before his anticipated official address to the
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