Opposition leader Idrissa Seck, on February 4, 2012, during their declaration. The eight Sengalese opposition candidates running in the February 26 presidential elections said they were committed "to staying united" and to lead a joint action to see outgoing president Abdoulaye Wade withdraw his candidacy. "We are committed to being united and to lead joint activities to mobilize and fight until the candidacy (of Wade) is withdrawn," they wrote in a declaration handed to the media. The declaration was signed by the four main opposition candidates: Ousmane Tanor Dieng, Moustapha Niasse, Macky Sall and Idrissa Seck, as well as Cheikh Tidiane Gadio, Ibrahima Fall. AFP PHOTO / SEYLLOU
Je m’incline devant la mémoire de cette figure politique majeure du continent africain. Le décès de l’illustre et grand fils de l’Afrique est une grande perte pour le Mali. Je présente mes condoléances à Asta, sa compagne de tous les combats, à ses enfants, à sa famille, à son parti l’URD et au peuple malien frère. Qu’Allah Soit Satisfait de Soumaila Cissé et Accueille son âme apaisée dans le Jardin des Délices. Idrissa Seck Président du parti Rewmi
