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Dakar (; is the capital and largest city of Senegal. - Source: Wikipedia

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In this photo taken on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, supporters of Senegalese President Macky Sall cheer as he speaks at a rally ahead of Sunday's presidential elections in Dakar, Senegal. Sall is seeking a second term in office and hopes to win re-election Sunday in the first round. (AP Photo/Jane Hahn)

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In this photo taken on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, supporters of Senegalese President Macky Sall cheer as he speaks at a rally ahead of Sunday's presidential elections in Dakar, Senegal. Sall is seeking a second term in office and hopes to win re-election Sunday in the first round. (AP Photo/Jane Hahn)

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Cheikh Mansour Diouf, President, Africa Summit 2018 Steering Committee, addresses the audience Jan. 18, 2018. Seated (left to right) Universal Peace Federation co-founder Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, Senegal President H.E. Macky Sall and UPF International Chairman Dr. Thomas G. Walsh. (Photo credit: UPF-International)

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