Macky Sall
Macky Sall is the current President of Senegal, having taken office in April 2012. He is known for his role in advancing infrastructure projects and economic reforms in Senegal. However, his recent decision to postpone the presidential election faced widespread criticism and led to protests, as many viewed it as a threat to the country's democratic integrity. The Constitutional Council's subsequent annulment of this postponement marked a significant moment in Senegal's political landscape.
Born on May 11, 1961 (64 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Cameroon | 2 | 7.00 | 0.49% | +0% | 26,545,863 | 130,127 | $39,000 | 191$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 8.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 16,735 | $430,000 | 728$ |
| Japan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 208,707 | $5,000,000 | 8,251$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 90,069 | $106,000 | 178$ |
| Gambia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.61% | +0% | 2,416,668 | 14,646 | $1,800 | 11$ |
| Totals | 6 | 219,100,688 | 460,284 | $5,576,800 | 9,359$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Gambia:
Macky Sall served as President of Senegal from 2012 to 2024, overseeing major infrastructure development, economic reforms, and regional diplomacy.
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Cameroon:
Macky Sall is officially designated by the African Union to run for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations.
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Cameroon:
Macky Sall is a former president of Senegal nominated for the position of Secretary-General of the UN.
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Japan:
Macky Sall is one of the two former presidents of Senegal who announced their candidacy.
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Kenya:
Macky Sall, the former President of Senegal, currently chairs GCA's Supervisory board.
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United Arab Emirates:
Macky Sall is the former President of Senegal and a jury member for the award in 2025.
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Gambia:
Direct appeals from President Adama Barrow to then former Senegalese President Macky Sall failed to yield timely approvals.
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Cameroon:
Macky Sall has been re-elected as President of Senegal.
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China:
Macky Sall is mentioned as the President of Senegal who visited China.
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United Arab Emirates:
Macky Sall is the President of Senegal who visited the UAE for a working visit to enhance cooperation between the two countries.
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