Macky Sall, president of the Alliance for the Republic (APR) party, issued an internal reorganization directive on March 2, 2026, in Dakar. The move comes as Sall seeks to solidify the party’s structure ahead of potential political challenges.
According to the circular, initial steps in the restructuring process have already been completed, including the establishment of local sections – known as SED and SEC – in some municipalities. The party has also installed a liaison and monitoring committee for the activities of the National Executive Secretariat (SEN).
The directive focuses on fully operationalizing existing party structures and ensuring those already appointed to leadership positions are effective. This effort underscores the importance Sall places on a coordinated and responsive party apparatus.
March 15 Deadline Set
Sall has instructed the SEN’s liaison and monitoring committee to ensure each party structure completes two key tasks by March 15, 2026.
First, each structure must establish a coordination team of no more than 20 members, with a list submitted to the committee. Second, they are required to present a comprehensive action plan, along with a quarterly activity schedule.
Call for Adherence to Directives
The circular acknowledges the current political landscape and its associated challenges, emphasizing the need to maintain momentum in the party’s reorganization and remobilization efforts at all levels.
The directive concludes with a call for the strict and timely execution of the outlined instructions. The emphasis on deadlines suggests a sense of urgency within the APR as it prepares for future political activity.
