Senegal’s Macky Sall, a 50-year-old geologist, ended Abdoulaye Wade’s tenacious rule by triumphing over his mentor.
Senegal’s newly-elected president Macky Sall, a technocrat, has been seen as ideal to begin fixing a variety of pressing problems for the country.
Senegal’s president elect Macky Sall has hailed a new era after triumphing over veteran leader Abdoulaye Wade in Sunday’s runoff presidential vote.
Macky Sall’s victory in Senegal’s runoff elections has become a beacon of hope for Africa’s younger leaders, writes <b>Percy Zvomuya</b>.
Senegal leader Abdoulaye Wade has admitted defeat in the West African nation’s contentious presidential elections, and congratulated rival Macky Sall.
Macky Sall has his first shot at Senegal’s presidency this weekend after falling out with his mentor and now opponent, President Abdoulaye Wade.