Ousmane Sonko's criticisms of Donald Trump precede Macky Sall's meeting in Washington
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A notable diplomatic contrast emerged between Dakar and Washington within 24 hours. On April 9, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly criticized Donald Trump, calling him a "dangerous man and destabilizer of the world order." The following day, former President Macky Sall was received in a private but strategically important meeting by Michael Waltz, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. This sequence of events has drawn attention in diplomatic circles and fueled speculation regarding the international positioning of the former Senegalese head of state, who has declared his candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations.
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