In a highly anticipated announcement, President Macky Sall of Senegal has officially declared that he will not pursue a third term in the forthcoming presidential election, effectively putting an end to years of speculation about his political aspirations. This revelation comes in the wake of recent opposition protests that turned violent, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the country’s political landscape.
Speaking via a live broadcast on his official Facebook page, President Sall emphasized that, according to the constitution, he would have been eligible to run for a third term despite having already been elected to a second term in 2019. However, he firmly stated that his decision, after careful consideration, is not to seek candidacy in the upcoming election scheduled for February 25, 2024.
