Macky Sall's party organizes fan zone for his upcoming UN hearing
via SeneNews4 min read
The Alliance for the Republic APR is setting up a fan zone at its Mermoz headquarters for the public to collectively follow Macky Sall's hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, between 7 PM and 10 PM. While the party states it does not intend to politicize the hearing, it is actively organizing to provide a gathering space for militants, sympathizers, and anyone interested in watching the event live. This initiative aims to facilitate collective viewing in an organized atmosphere, mobilizing party members around this specific moment without presenting the hearing as a political issue.
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