The Convention of Democrats and Patriots (''Convention des Démocrates et des Patriotes'', CDP/Garab-gi) was a
political party
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Iba Der Thiam
Iba Der Thiam, also known as I. D. Thiam (26 February 193731 October 2020Wolof for medicine, metaphorically reflecting a desire to restore the health of democracy in Senegal. The group was part of the Let Us Unite League (''Japoo Liggueyal Senegal''), which held three seats in the
National Assembly
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Abdoulaye Wade
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in the second round. In the
parliamentary election
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held on 29 April 2001, the party was part of the Sopi Coalition, an alliance of parties that included the
Senegalese Democratic Party
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 fro ...