Senegal President Macky Sall says he won't run for third term

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Senegal's President Macky Sall won't run for third term

"Senegal is more than me, and is full of capable leaders," Macky Sall has said

The opposition had called for fresh protests if Mr Sall decided to run again - which most legal experts say would have violated the constitution.

 

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