Aïssata Tall Sall

"We have specific examples when we talk about cooperation with China. Senegalese will talk to you about highways, sports, cultural infrastructure, all stadiums and the Museum of Black Civilizations. Many things have been done in the framework of cooperation."

"The only thing I can say about them is that the release of detainees that we are in the process of doing is not done en masse for our own good or on a whim. We do it because there are cases that are assessed on a case-by-case basis, according to the objective elements in the case. For the moment, that’s where we stand. And we need to reiterate this, so that it’s clear to everyone. Being a presidential candidate is not a condition for obtaining provisional release in Senegal"

"I always say that democracy is not about rules, otherwise the rules are universal. But I recommend that all those who are called upon to respond to this dialogue, because that’s how democracy works in Senegal"