Senegal’s President Macky Sall has ruled out seeking re-election in 2024, ending widespread speculation that he would run for a third term.
Rumors he would try to extend his grip on power have fuelled unrest several times since 2021, with dozens killed.
In his address late on Monday, Mr Sall, 61, said: “There has been much speculation and commentary on my eventual candidature in this election.
“There has been much speculation and commentary on my eventual candidature on this election,” Sall said in his speech. “The 2019 term was my second and last term.”
“My decision, carefully considered… is not to run as a candidate in the upcoming election on February 25, 2024… even though the constitution grants me the right,” he said.