Macky Sall to receive grand welcome in Dakar on July 17 for UN Secretary-General campaign
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Macky Sall is scheduled to return to Dakar on July 17, as part of his campaign for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Seydou Guèye, spokesperson for the Alliance for the Republic APR, stated that the party is preparing a significant welcome for its leader. Guèye emphasized that Sall's visit is primarily aimed at mobilizing support for his UN candidacy and is not intended to address local political issues. He noted that Sall has been on a diplomatic tour to consolidate support and share his vision for a renewed UN. Guèye did not specify the duration of Sall's stay or his full agenda but suggested that the visit might extend to other countries in the sub-region as part of his diplomatic campaign. Guèye also reaffirmed APR's stance as an opposition party, preparing for territorial elections in 2027 and aiming for a change in power in 2029. He commented on the Constitutional Council's decision to reject a proposed constitutional revision, praising it for preserving institutional balance. Guèye also addressed perceived differences between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko, stating that these divergences are real and that Diomaye Faye is asserting himself as a central political actor.
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Must ReadThe NGO Horizons sans frontières HSF and the Collective of Victims of the Macky Sall Regime are opposing the former president's visit to Dakar, scheduled for this Friday. They argue that the visit cannot be separated from the demands for truth and justice from families affected by violence between 2021 and 2024. Boubacar Sèye, president of HSF, and his colleagues emphasize that Sall's international ambitions should not overshadow the suffering of these families. They state that the visit, which comes amid lingering questions about tragic events during his presidency, should not be a simple return or an ordinary step in an international campaign. The collective believes that without truth, there can be no sincere reconciliation, and without justice, no lasting peace. They call on the Senegalese justice system to continue its independent work to establish the truth and ensure victims receive recognition and reparation.