Khalifa Sall’s bold move as taxawu Sénégal transforms into a political party

In a landmark political transition, Taxawu Sénégal, led by Khalifa Sall, officially evolved from a political platform into a structured party during its founding congress held Sunday in Dakar. The event took place at the Grand Théâtre, drawing massive crowds of enthusiastic supporters adorned in party colors, waving banners and chanting slogans in a charged atmosphere.

A wave of political support and strategic alliances

The congress witnessed the attendance of high-profile political figures, including:

• Bamba Fall, Mayor of Médina;
• Alioune Ndoye, Mayor of Dakar-Plateau;
• Aïssata Tall Sall;
• Oumar Sarr, Coordinator of the Front pour la République (FDR);
• Me El Hadji Diouf;
• Zahara Kane Thiame and other prominent leaders.

According to organizers, six political parties and multiple movements officially joined Taxawu Sénégal, formalizing their alliance by signing the party’s founding charter during the event.

Khalifa Sall’s fiery speech and bold critique

In his closing remarks, Khalifa Sall hailed the congress as a “founding act”, solidifying the party’s official emergence on the political scene. He painted a stark picture of the nation’s challenges, declaring that Senegal is “in the 20th basement” — a metaphor underscoring the depth of current hardships.

The former mayor of Dakar didn’t hold back, launching a sharp critique against the ruling tandem. He declared: « Ils sont dans le Baara Yegoo… mais nous avons compris leur jeu », a statement widely interpreted as a direct indictment of the government’s handling of affairs.

A call for unity and collective action

Khalifa Sall urged opposition forces to unite in trust and cohesion, emphasizing the need for a shared strategy to confront the nation’s pressing political and social challenges. Reflecting on the movement’s journey, he praised its resilience through trials, victories, and political realignments, while honoring the dedication of both militants and allied forces.