Former Senegalese President Macky Sall returned to Senegal for the first time since leaving office in April 2024, receiving a warm welcome from supporters of his Alliance for the Republic (APR) party. He expressed gratitude for the large turnout at the airport via social media. The visit follows a meeting with current President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and is part of Sall’s campaign to secure the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Sall is currently engaged in diplomatic consultations to gain support for his UN bid. The strong show of support from APR members demonstrates the party's continued mobilization capabilities despite recent controversies surrounding his second term. While not definitively reflecting overall public opinion, the welcome signals Sall's remaining political influence.