In 2017, Senegalese troops led the West African mission sent to neighbouring The Gambia to force out long-time ruler Yahya Jammeh after he refused to accept he had lost an election. And in a region beset by coups, President Sall has been a key actor in the push by Ecowas to force military leaders to conduct elections and hand over power to civilians.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 07, 2024 12:39 UTC