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Senegal’s president should secure easy re-election

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Significance

This leaves incumbent President Macky Sall (no relation) facing only four challengers in the first round.

Impacts

  • A succession struggle will follow Sall’s victory, especially given presidential terms will be shortened from seven to five years.
  • A re-elected Sall will likely hasten plans to increase the state oil company’s stake in operational fields and exploration projects.
  • Sall’s victory could inspire other Sahelian leaders to use legal means to target presidential contenders.

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