Macky Sall is a Senegalese politician who has served as the 4th President of Senegal since 2012. He was re-elected President in the first round voting in February 2019. Wikipedia
Born: December 11, 1961 (age 62 years), Fatick, Senegal
Previous offices: Chairperson of the African Union (2022–2023), President of Senegal (2012–2024), Mayor of Fatick (2009–2012), and more
Spouse: Marieme Faye Sall (m. 1992)
Children: Amadou Sall and Ndeye Driss Sall
Party: Alliance for the Republic
Education: IFP School and Universite Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD)
Presidential term: April 2, 2012 – April 2, 2024
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Macky Sall (French pronunciation: [maki sal], Wolof: Maki Sàll, Pulaar: 𞤃𞤢𞤳𞤭 𞤅𞤢𞤤, romanized: Maki Sal; born 11 December 1961) is a Senegalese politician who served as the 4th President of Senegal from 2012 to 2024.
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Senegal is a secular republic with a strong presidency, weak legislature, weak judiciary, and multiple political parties. Under the 2001 constitution, presidents serve for 5 years and are limited to two terms. Abdoulaye Wade was the last President to be elected to a 7-year term, in 2000.
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