Macky Sall, Senegalese president: “Coups d’etat are unacceptable”

Published on : 12/09/2021 – 06:53

Regarding Mali, he said that the arrival of the Russian security group Wagner in Mali would have serious consequences, adding that the leaders of the Cédeao demanded clarifications from the Malian authorities.

Also questioned on Senegalese political life, he refuses to comment on his intention to run for a third term in 2024 and announces that a Prime Minister will be appointed following local elections scheduled for January 23. He declares himself in favor of an amnesty for the opponents Khalifa Sall and Karim Wade, in a framework of dialogue and with respect for the law. And announces that for the moment, new curfew-type restrictions are not being considered despite the arrival of the Omicron variant in Senegal.