Senegal’s president won't seek third term
Macky Sall's announcement on Monday had been eagerly awaited by supporters and critics
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Senegal’s president won't seek third term" was published on July 4, 2023 and runs 25 minutes.
July 4, 2023 ·25m · Focus on Africa
Summary
Senegal’s president Macky Sall has announced he won’t seek a third term in office when the country holds an election in 2024. Speculation around what would have been a controversial candidacy has fuelled unrest in the country.Plus, could Kenya become the latest African country to pass new legislation cracking down on LGBTQ+ rights? We look at the foreign organisations influencing the debate in Africa.And we meet Musa Motha, the amputee dancer from South Africa whose inspiring story has touched the world.
Episode Description
Senegal’s president Macky Sall has announced he won’t seek a third term in office when the country holds an election in 2024. Speculation around what would have been a controversial candidacy has fuelled unrest in the country.
Plus, could Kenya become the latest African country to pass new legislation cracking down on LGBTQ+ rights? We look at the foreign organisations influencing the debate in Africa.
And we meet Musa Motha, the amputee dancer from South Africa whose inspiring story has touched the world.