Senegalese Democratic Party

Senegalese Democratic Party
Parti démocratique sénégalais
Secretary-GeneralAbdoulaye Wade
Founded31 July 1974
HeadquartersDakar, Senegal
IdeologyLiberalism
Economic liberalism[1]
Political positionCentre
Continental affiliationAfrica Liberal Network
International affiliationLiberal International
ColoursBlue
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The Senegalese Democratic Party (French: Parti démocratique sénégalais) is a political party in Senegal. The party considers itself a liberal party and is a member of the Liberal International. Abdoulaye Wade, who was President of Senegal from 2000 to 2012, is the party's leader. The PDS ruled together with smaller parties as part of the Sopi Coalition. Since Wade's defeat in the 2012 presidential election, the PDS has been the main opposition party.

  1. ^ "Senegal • Africa Elects".