Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has stepped down from his role as Special Envoy for the Paris Pact for People and the Planet (4P), a position he was appointed to by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2023.
Sall’s resignation comes amid his recent nomination as leader of the opposition coalition, Takku Wallou, and his focus on the upcoming Senegal legislative elections scheduled for November 17.
In his resignation letter, Sall cited the need to avoid any risk of incompatibility and conflict of interest with his candidacy in the legislative elections, indicating that he intends to fully dedicate his efforts to the political campaign.
Macky Sall was offered the Special Envoy role by President Macron after he chose not to pursue a third term in office.
His potential return to Senegalese politics, following his handover of leadership to Bassirou Diomaye Faye, signals a pivotal moment in the legislative race. T
he Takku Wallou coalition aims to rebuild its strength and unite the opposition in an effort to challenge the ruling Pastef party’s dominance in parliament, just six months after Sall’s loss in the presidential election.
