Senegal's President Macky Sall says he won't stand for a third term
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Senegal's President Macky Sall says he won't stand for a third term
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Senegalese President Macky Sall says he won't seek a third term in 2024 elections after protests
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Sall: Senegal Would 'Stop Functioning' With Earlier Third Term Decision
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Senegalese President Macky Sall says he won't seek a third term in 2024 elections after protests –