Ministry Details
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President

Abdoulaye Wade (2000), formerly Abdou Diouf (1981/1993) PSS

Abdoulaye Wade, the founder of the Senegalese Democratic Party, won re-election in February 2007, gaining nearly 56% of the votes cast - enough to avoid a second-round ballot.

Mr Wade came to power in March 2000, winning presidential elections at the fifth attempt and defeating Abdou Diouf's Socialist Party. He was 73 at the time.

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Prime Minister

Macky Sall, a former interior minister. Appointed in April 2004.

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Ministers

Prime minister: Cherif Macky Sall
Foreign minister: Cheikh Tidiane Gadio
Finance minister: Abdoulaye Diop

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Parliament

The Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly) has 120 members, elected for a five year term, in multi-seat constituencies.

The Sénat (Senate)

Has 60 members, 45 elected by legislators and local, municipal and regional councillors, 12 appointed bt the president and 3 members elected by Senegalese living abroad. The Senate was elected at 24 january 1999. The 45 elected members are all member of the PSS.

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Political Parties

- And-Jëf/African Party for Democracy and Socialism
- Alliance of Progress Forces
- Convention of Democrats and Patriots
- National Democratic Rally
- Party of Independence and Work
- Senegalese Democratic Party

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