Senegal u-turns to back ex-president Sall to lead UN
About this episode
The episode discusses Senegal's support for former president Macky Sall's UN bid amidst security challenges in Mali and Nigeria.
In tonight's edition, a deadly ambush in northern Mali leaves at least 50 soldiers dead. Also, Nigeria is facing a new challenge in its own war against jihadists as foreign fighters are joining insurgent groups. And Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is now backing former president Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General.
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