Senegal's President Macky Sall Declares No Third Term, Praised by Democracy Advocates

Senegal's President Macky Sall announced that he will not seek a third term in office, surprising many and receiving praise from democracy advocates. Sall's decision comes after facing opposition and deadly protests in the country. While he respected the constitution, concerns remain about the independence of the judiciary and the treatment of opposition figures. Sall's announcement is seen as a positive precedent in a region where democratic norms are under threat, with junta governments in power in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea, and presidents serving past their term limits in Ivory Coast and Togo.