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Senegal’s parliament has rejected a motion to charge former president Macky Sall with high treason, handing him a reprieve from potential prosecution. The proposal, introduced by ruling PASTEF party lawmaker Guy Marius Sagna, accused Sall of financial mismanagement during his presidency, including allegedly concealing $7 billion in national debt and taking unauthorized loans. However, lawmakers dismissed the motion on procedural grounds, ruling it inadmissible before it could reach the Haute Cour de Justice—the body responsible for trying former leaders. While the decision shields Sall for now, it highlights how procedural technicalities can shape political accountability in Senegal. Analysts say the move could test both the ruling party’s reformist credentials and Sall’s lingering political influence.
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