Senegal Reverses Stance, Backs Ex-President Sall for UN Leadership
Senegal has made a U-turn, with President Faye now backing former President Macky Sall's bid to lead the United Nations. This decision comes after initial uncertainty regarding Sall's candidacy for the top UN position.
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Senegal u-turns to back ex-president Sall to lead UN
In tonight's edition, a deadly ambush in northern Mali leaves at least 50 soldiers dead. Also, Nigeria is facing a new challenge in its own war against jihadists as foreign fighters are joining insurgent groups. And Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is now backing former president Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General.
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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has endorsed former President Macky Sall's candidacy to become the next United Nations secretary-general, the foreign ministry said on Monday, giving his predecessor crucial backing from his home country despite deep political divisions.
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