Dakar, November 1, 2025 – The Taxawu Senegaal party, led by Khalifa Ababacar Sall, held the first meeting of its provisional National Political Secretariat this Saturday at its headquarters in Keur Idrissa Diallo, Sacré-Cœur. According to party officials, this strategic meeting marks a decisive step in consolidating the movement's vision and commitment to serving Senegal, democracy, and the rule of law.

Support for the march of the Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic

During the discussions, Taxawu Senegaal welcomed the success of the first peaceful march organized by the Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR), a coalition of the Senegalese opposition. For Khalifa Sall's party, this "exemplary" mobilization illustrates the political maturity of the Senegalese people and their commitment to the values of justice, freedom, and dignity.

The movement praised the "discipline and responsibility" of citizens who demonstrated peacefully against arbitrary rule, poor governance, and the continued decline in purchasing power. "The people have reaffirmed that popular sovereignty remains the foundation of any true Republic," the statement emphasized.

Freedom of the press: Taxawu denounces an authoritarian drift

The party also raised a strong protest against the heavy-handed interventions of the security forces in the newsrooms of 7TV and RFM, as well as the arrest of journalists Maïmouna Ndour Faye and Babacar Fall.

For Taxawu Senegaal, these acts constitute "a clear violation of press freedom and the right to information." "The press is only silenced when people fear the light," the party declared, before demanding the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.

Local finances and the economy: warnings on several fronts

Addressing local governance, Taxawu Senegaal raised the alarm about the cash flow problems faced by many municipalities. The party attributes this situation to the slowness of the state in transferring funds legally owed to local authorities, such as the Decentralization Endowment Fund, the Local Authorities Equipment Fund, and tax rebates.

While acknowledging the payment of the PACASEN 2025, the party deplores that the 2024 allowances remain unpaid, jeopardizing the continuity of local public service.

On the macroeconomic front, Taxawu Senegaal expressed concern about the 6% increase in domestic debt and the rising cost of borrowing. According to the party, this situation "reduces the state's room for maneuver and hinders structural investments in education, health, and infrastructure."

Households, meanwhile, are bearing the brunt of increased tax pressure, declining purchasing power, and the high cost of healthcare. Added to this are the recurring floods in areas like Touba, the Senegal River valley, Falémé, and Tambacounda, where, the party says, the populations "are left to fend for themselves."

The national private sector, particularly the construction industry, is not spared. Payment delays from the government are jeopardizing the survival of local businesses and hindering economic recovery.

Agricultural and educational emergencies

Taxawu Senegaal calls on the government to actively prepare the agricultural marketing campaign, particularly for peanuts, rice, and maize, in order to reward producers' efforts. It also requests increased support for horticulturalists for the cool-season campaign, while emphasizing the need to invest in storage and preservation infrastructure to reduce post-harvest losses estimated at 30%.

In the field of education, the party urges the state to honor its commitments to teachers in decision-making roles in order to preserve the stability of the school system. It advocates for effective reclassification, salary harmonization, and regularization of employment status in accordance with the principles of equity and social justice.

Internal organization and civic engagement

Internally, Taxawu Senegaal welcomes the mobilization of its local structures and the diaspora in the context of the ongoing census, highlighting the "dynamic of organization and proximity" which, according to the party, should lead the platform towards new democratic achievements.

In conclusion, the movement reaffirms its commitment to the FDR and its dedication to a just, free, and prosperous Senegal. "More than ever, Taxawu Senegaal remains by the side of the Senegalese people to defend the truth, promote justice, and rebuild trust between the State and its citizens," concluded Khalifa Ababacar Sall.