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Stand Up to Save Senegal
Takku Wallu Sénégal
AbbreviationTWS
LeaderMacky Sall
Founded25 September 2024 (2024-09-25)
Preceded byBenno Bokk Yaakaar
Wallu Sénégal
IdeologyLiberalism
Economic liberalism
Political positionCentre to centre-right
Member partiesAlliance for the Republic
Senegalese Democratic Party
Rewmi
Bokk Gis Gis
Union of Centrists of Senegal
etc.
Colours  Brown
  Blue
Website
Facebook page

Takku Wallu Sénégal (TWS; French: Debout pour sauver le Sénégal;[1] lit. 'Stand Up to Save Senegal') is a Senegalese liberal political coalition led by former President Macky Sall. The coalition's main components are the two former ruling parties, Alliance for the Republic and the Senegalese Democratic Party, as well as Rewmi, Bokk Gis Gis, Union of Centrists of Senegal and other parties.[2][3]

History

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The Takku Wallu Sénégal Grand Coalition was founded on 25 September 2024 on the eve of the snap parliamentary election.[4] About 125 political parties and movements took part in the creation of the coalition.[1]

Takku Wallu Sénégal became part of a broad anti-PASTEF "inter-coalition", along with two other colaitions: Sàmm sa Kàddu led by Barthélémy Dias and Jàmm ak Njariñ led by Amadou Ba. The coalitions joined forces in almost all of Senegal's departments, forming joint lists.[5][6]

On 30 September 2024, it was announced that former Senegalese President Macky Sall would become the leader of the national list of the Takku Wallu Sénégal coalition.[6][7][8][9][10] However, since Macky Sall has not been seen in Senagal since the end of his presidential term in April 2024, it has been speculated that he will not take his seat in the upcoming National Assembly, handing it over to his deputy.[6][11] Following the announcement that Macky Sall would become the leader of the coalition, he announced that he would be stepping down as Special Envoy for the Paris Pact for People and the Planet (4P). He was appointed to the position by French President Emmanuel Macron in November 2023.[12][13] 98-year-old former President Abdoulaye Wade also announced his support for the new coalition.[14]

A few weeks before the parliamentary election, after the official publication of the lists, the Takku Wallu Sénégal coalition filed an appeal with the Constitutional Council to exclude Prime Minister of Senegal Ousmane Sonko, the leader of PASTEF, from the election, citing his disqualification from the 2024 presidential election, thereby declaring the ruling party's list invalid.[3] However, the appeal was rejected by the Constitutional Council, which declared it "inadmissible".[15]

Ideology

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According to the coalition leaders, its goal is "to restore governance away from amateurism, but also to preserve democratic achievements". According to MP Seydou Diouf, who read out the introductory text announcing the new coalition, Takku Wallu Sénégal "wants to work for the preservation of positive achievements with the achievements of Presidents Abdoulaye Wade and Macky Sall, but also to build together in a prospective approach, the new driving force towards the saving path".[2][16]

Composition

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Party Abbr. Leader Ideology Membership
Alliance for the Republic
Alliance pour la république 		APR Macky Sall Economic liberalism
Social conservatism 		2024–present
Senegalese Democratic Party
Parti démocratique sénégalais 		PDS Karim Wade Liberalism
Economic liberalism 		2024–present
Rewmi R Idrissa Seck Liberalism
Economic liberalism 		2024–present
Democratic Convergence "Bokk Gis Gis"
Convergence démocratique Bokk Gis Gis 		BGG Pape Diop Liberalism
Economic liberalism 		2024–present
Union of Centrists of Senegal
Union des Centristes du Sénégal 		UCS Abdoulaye Baldé Centrism
Liberalism 		2024–present

References

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  1. ^ a b Actusen (2024-09-25). "Retrouvaille de la famille libérale en perspective des législatives : la coalition "Takku Wallu Sénégal" portée sur les fonts baptismaux". ACTUSEN (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  2. ^ a b Dakaractu. "Législatives 2024: La coalition Takkù Wallu Sénégal portée par les libéraux et républicains". DAKARACTU.COM (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  3. ^ a b Lequotidien (2024-10-08). "Takku-Wallu veut invalider Sonko". Lequotidien - Journal d'information Générale (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  4. ^ Dakaractu. "Législatives du 17 Novembre/ La " Grande Coalition Takku Wallu Sénégal " face à la presse". DAKARACTU.COM (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  5. ^ "Inter-coalition dans presque tous les départements : " Takku Wallu Sénégal ", " Samm Sa Kaddu " et " Jamm Ak Njariñ " se sont dits OUI". Sud Quotidien. 2024-09-30. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  6. ^ a b c Bah, Sulayman (2024-10-02). ""Takku Wallu Senegal" coalition names former President Sall as head". Foroyaa. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  7. ^ "L'ex-président Macky Sall désigné tête de liste aux législatives sénégalaises". Voice of America (in French). 2024-10-01. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  8. ^ Dakaractu. "" Takku Wallu Sénégal " : l'ancien président Macky Sall choisi tête de liste nationale". DAKARACTU.COM (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  9. ^ "Senegal's opposition coalition names former Pres. Macky Sall as its lead candidate". Africanews. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  10. ^ kagaye (2024-10-01). "Snap elections: Macky Sall to lead the coalition Takku wallu Senegaal". SeneNews in English – Senegal news, breaking news, Africa news and videos. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  11. ^ "Macky Sall désigné tête de liste de la coalition Takku Wallu Sénégal pour affronter Sonko". Senego.com - Actualité au Sénégal (in French). 2024-09-30. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  12. ^ Habboul, Lilia (2024-10-08). "Senegal. Macky Sall Focuses on the Electoral Battle". Powers of Africa. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  13. ^ "Macky Sall steps down from position as Special Envoy for the Paris Pact". Africanews. 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  14. ^ Dakaractu. "Législatives 2024: le président Wade reçoit la coalition Takku Wallu et adresse un message aux sénégalais". DAKARACTU.COM (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  15. ^ "Senegal PM cleared to run in legislative poll". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  16. ^ "GRANDE RETROUVAILLE DE LA FAMILLE LIBÉRALE: Pape Diop a eu raison sur l'histoire !". Senenet.net (in French). 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
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