There is, in fact, an adult in the room, a former Prime Minister who, many seem to forget, finished second in the last presidential...
, in Washington DC recently. “Yet, today, there is a president laying the foundation for an unprecedented third term and a populist challenger, with clearly authoritarian instincts, that are occupying most of the headlines,” Mr Smith said.
On recent reports which say that Vanguard Africa is the lead backer and supporter of former Prime Minister Seck’s advocacy in Washington, Mr Smith acknowledged his organization’s support of Mr Seck in Washington DC.
PREMIUM TIMES reached out to the US Department of State for comment, including on the now escalating violence. A State Department spokesperson said they empathize. “The United States is troubled and saddened by the ongoing violence and the resulting harm to lives, livelihoods, and stability. We offer our condolences to the loved ones of those who have died, and our wishes for the quick and full recovery of those injured.
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