Senegal’s President Macky Sall has put an finish to months of uncertainty by confirming he won’t search a controversial third time period subsequent yr.
In a speech on Monday night time, Sall mentioned his determination was made after cautious deliberation.
His announcement comes after important rejection of a possible third time period.
Opposition chief Ousmane Sonko – who’s been sentenced to 2 years in jail for ‘corrupting youth’ – had threatened to organise extra protests.
Sall’s authorities has confronted widespread and at instances violent demonstrations in current week.
So, what’s behind Sall’s determination to step apart? and can it have an effect on the area?
Presenter: Cyril Vanier
Friends:
Aliou Sow – Senegal’s Minister of Tradition and Historic Heritage.
Paul Melly – Consulting Fellow for the Africa Programme at Chatham Home.
Aminata Toure, former Prime Minister of Senegal.
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