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Macky Sall

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Macky Sall is a Senegalese politician, born in 1961. He was the president of Senegal from 2012 to 2024, succeeding Abdoulaye Wade, after having held various ministerial positions. A member of the Alliance for the Republic party, he was also the mayor of the city of Fatick.
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Madagascar, Senegal
Macky Sall makes intriguing visit to Antananarivo to talk UN, diplomacy and business

The former Senegalese president has embarked on a low-key trip to Madagascar, where he was received by the head of the junta. Campaigning to succeed António Guterres as head of the United Nations, the ex-leader is taking the opportunity to hold a series of political talks and business meetings.

LogoSubscribers only Business, Diplomacy 16.12.2025
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall in February 2024 near Dakar.

Senegal
Imbroglio around major rural electrification project sparks trouble for government

Nearly two years after the award of a vast electrification contract in Senegal, significant shadow zones remain. Although the government officially keeps a safe distance from the issue, which is the subject of a dispute between partners, interactions between one of the contracted companies and certain political leaders, including the new mayor of Dakar, are raising concerns.

LogoSubscribers only Energy 24.10.2025
Electricity pylons on the outskirts of Dakar, 2019.

Madagascar
Andry Rajoelina's latest instructions

Breaking news published on 13/10/25 at 18:45 GMT: While his whereabouts remain secret, President Andry Rajoelina held a remote meeting with his cabinet on the morning of 13 October, reaffirming his ability to govern. At the same time, he held a series of consultations with several of his counterparts across the continent throughout the weekend to ensure their support.

LogoSubscribers only Politics 13.10.2025
President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina in Paris, July 2024.

Spotlight | Senegal
Secret talks between Dakar and Paris spy chiefs after military exit

France's DGSE foreign intelligence service chief Nicolas Lerner met with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Paris last month after making a secret visit to Dakar to meet his counterpart there. Lerner is particularly worried about the Sahel jihadist threat spreading to coastal countries in West Africa.

LogoSubscribers only Defence 10.09.2025
President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the Élysée Palace in Paris, 27 August 2025.

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