Minister Amy Mara joins founding members of future presidential party

Author: senenews.comPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Senegal

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Minister Amy Mara joins founding members of future presidential party

Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy Amy Mara has joined the founding members of the future presidential party led by Bassirou Diomaye Faye. She calls on her friends and activists to attend a rally scheduled for August 8, 2026 at Dakar Arena. This meeting is a key step in organizing this new political party. Amy Mara is actively committing to this party structuring project.

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