The former President of Senegal, Macky Sall, currently residing in Morocco, will hold a meeting with his successor, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on July 17. This high-profile encounter follows the announcement of Sall’s candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General.
In a statement shared on social media, Macky Sall expressed his gratitude to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye for the invitation and acknowledged the support of the Senegalese people since his candidacy was announced. He stated, “I will travel to Dakar on Friday, July 17, 2026, as part of my consultations and visits related to my UN Secretary-General bid. I sincerely thank President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye for this opportunity and the Senegalese people for their unwavering encouragement.”
The upcoming meeting has sparked discussions, particularly among the most vocal supporters of the opposition party PASTEF, led by Ousmane Sonko. Some critics argue that welcoming Macky Sall could be seen as endorsing past controversies, including pre-election violence and alleged mismanagement of the country’s economic resources during his presidency.
It is important to note that Macky Sall’s bid for the UN top position is not officially backed by Senegal but by Burundi. Between 2012 and 2024, he served as President of Senegal before stepping down and relocating to Marrakech, where he has since intensified his global engagements to strengthen his candidacy.
