Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to arrive in Dakar this Friday, marking his first official return since stepping down from power two years ago. His brief visit is expected to include a highly anticipated meeting with current President Diomaye Faye.

Sall, who is campaigning for the United Nations Secretary-General position, is seeking Senegal’s formal endorsement for his candidacy—a request first submitted in February. However, the government has yet to take an official stance, despite earlier statements in March denying any support for his bid.

The political landscape in Senegal has shifted dramatically since Sall’s departure, particularly with the growing tensions between President Faye and his former Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. Meanwhile, calls for accountability over alleged human rights abuses during Sall’s tenure continue to intensify.