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. The coalition opposes President

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and allies against him with the

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alliance led by the

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. After the 2022 national election the coalition became the second biggest in the

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and the main opposition force against Macky Sall obtaining 56 seats.

Composition

The coalition is composed of the following parties:

Electoral history

National Assembly elections

References

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