Senegal’s citizen movement “Y en a marre” (We’re Fed Up), on Saturday, April 12, elected a new national coordinator at its general assembly held in Dakar.
Oumar Cyrille Toure, alias Thiat, a longtime activist within the collective, succeeds Alioune Sane, who
served as coordinator for six years.
The change at the helm of the “Y en a marre” movement marks a new stage in the life of the movement, which was created in 2011 by a collective of rappers, journalists, and activists in response to the excesses of Abdoulaye Wade’s regime.
The movement was particularly prominent in the mobilisation against the third presidential term in
2012 and, more than a decade later, continues to play an important role in Senegal’s civic landscape.
In his acceptance speech, the new coordinator, Oumar Cyrille Toure, aka Thiat, praised the work of his predecessors and called for “a strategic reorganization of the movement to better respond to contemporary challenges, particularly in the areas of youth, participatory democracy, social justice, and the environment.”
“The civic struggle is far from over. We must adapt our methods, renew our messages, and broaden our audience to continue to have an impact on public debate,” he declared before a gathering of activists, supporters, and partners of the movement.
This renewal comes at a time marked by rising social tensions, debates over institutional reforms, and a strong demand for accountability from public authorities.
“Y en a Marre” intends to fully fulfill its role as a democratic watchdog, while further investing in the
community through educational, artistic, and civic projects.
A new multi-year action plan is expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks, with the stated aim of “reconnecting young people with civic engagement,” the new coordinator concluded.
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