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Sall's Remote Campaign in Senegal

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall leads his party's campaign for the legislative elections from abroad, facing challenges and adapting strategies.

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Alliance Pour La République (Apr)Takku WalluParti Démocratique Sénégalais (Pds)Pastef (Patriotes Africains Du Sénégal Pour Le TravailL’éthique Et La Fraternité)

Macky SallAbdou MbowAbdoulaye WadeKarim WadeOusmane SonkoAmadou Ba

What challenges is APR facing in these elections?: Despite some defections to other political figures, APR is relying on its organizational strength and the continued loyalty of its core supporters to secure victory in the elections.
What is Sall's campaign strategy, and how is he conducting it?: Sall's strategy involves highlighting his past achievements while criticizing the current government's economic performance and what he calls 'populism'. He's using WhatsApp and other digital communication tools to reach his supporters.
How is Sall's party, APR, adapting to his absence from the campaign trail?: Sall's party, APR, is adapting its campaign strategy by focusing on door-to-door campaigning and emphasizing the party's established network and recognizable figures to compensate for Sall's absence.
What is Macky Sall's current role in the upcoming Senegalese legislative elections?: Macky Sall, former president of Senegal, is leading his party's campaign for the upcoming legislative elections from Marrakech, Morocco, despite initially stating he would retire from politics.
Who is Sall's main political opponent in these elections, and what is their campaign approach?: The legislative elections are considered a duel between Sall and Ousmane Sonko, the current Prime Minister. Sonko is actively campaigning on the ground, while Sall's distance raises concerns among some of his supporters.

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