Senegalese disability advocates join political party
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In Ziguinchor, Senegal, the Patriotic and Republican Movement of People Living with Disabilities (MPRPH) declared its support for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and officially joined the Kiiraay party.
El Hadj Omar Diaw, the MPRPH leader, announced the decision because of social advancements promoting inclusion and reducing inequality. Diaw and other organization leaders praised the implementation of a law for social reintegration and the inclusion of 25,000 people with disabilities who hold equality cards in the Social Security Scholarship Program.
The movement also highlighted the relevance of the Diomaye Plan for Casamance, a region in Senegal, which aims to improve living conditions for all residents. Idrissa Benjamin Sané, a founding member of Kiiraay and a declared candidate for mayor of Ziguinchor in 2027, welcomed the MPRPH’s support, noting that the president and prime minister have prioritized people with disabilities.
Sané pointed to the reservation of positions for people with disabilities in the recruitment of 2,700 teachers as an example of existing efforts. He pledged to include them in local governance if elected mayor, promising they would participate in decision-making. The MPRPH expressed its commitment to support initiatives that promote social inclusion and equal opportunities, and advocates requested authorities speed up the implementation of the social reintegration law.
