Authentic Socialist Party (Senegal)
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The Authentic Socialist Party (Parti socialiste authentique) is a political party
in Senegal
.
At the legislative elections
of 3 June 2007, the party won 1.53% of the popular vote and 1`out of 150 seats.
Founded by Souty Touré, the current mayor of Tambacounda
and former a government minister under Abdou Diouf
, the Parti socialiste authentique's base remains in the south eastern Tambacounda Region
.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Senegal
Senegal
Senegal , officially the Republic of Senegal , is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north...
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At the legislative elections
Senegalese parliamentary election, 2007
Parliamentary elections were held in Senegal on 3 June 2007. They had originally been planned to be held together with the presidential election on 25 February 2007, but were postponed. 14 parties or coalitions participated in the election, in which the composition of the National Assembly, with...
of 3 June 2007, the party won 1.53% of the popular vote and 1`out of 150 seats.
Founded by Souty Touré, the current mayor of Tambacounda
Tambacounda
Tambacounda is the largest city in eastern Senegal, southeast of Dakar, and is the Regional capital of the province of the same name. Its estimated population in 2007 was 78,800.-Geography:...
and former a government minister under Abdou Diouf
Abdou Diouf
Abdou Diouf was the second President of Senegal, serving from 1981 to 2000. Diouf is notable both for coming to power by peaceful succession, and leaving willingly after losing the 2000 presidential election to Abdoulaye Wade...
, the Parti socialiste authentique's base remains in the south eastern Tambacounda Region
Tambacounda Region
Tambacounda, formerly known as Sénégal Orientale, is a region of Senegal. It used to be part of the Mali Empire before the borders were created to separate Mali from Senegal. Tambacounda is physically the largest of Senegal's 11 regions, but is sparsely populated and its economy lags behind the...
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