Nairobi, March 26 -- Macky Sall's legacy as Senegal's president since 2012 became more complex in his last year in office. The year was so filled with transgressions that they appeared to have tarnished his reputation indelibly.

For some months, he gave the impression to his adversaries and critics that he had third-term ambitions - not uncommon in contemporary west African politics.

A public outcry followed his decision on February 3, 2024 to postpone the polls that had originally been scheduled for three weeks later. Then his deputies in the national assembly voted unanimously to postpone the elections and prolong Sall's term in office until December.

On March 6, the country's Constitutional Council ruled that the delay was unconstit...