Singer Enters Senegal's Presidential Race

The announcement that Youssou N'Dour will challenge President Abdoulaye Wade is not entirely a surprise. Politics is the next stage in the extraordinary life of a man who was born in a poor suburb on the doorstep of the city's business and administration centre.

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Photo: allAfrica.com

Youssou N'Dour, left, with Sudanese mobile phone pioneer Mo Ibrahim.



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  • Francesco Sinibaldi
    Jan 11 2012, 12:15
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    Gentle delight....

    Often, in your memory, the sound of a swallow appears near a white cloud recalling the youth.

    Francesco Sinibaldi

  • Prezedu
    Jan 4 2012, 13:47
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    This is not good news for our Educated Senegalese friends. This guy is just an Artist, and simply as that. A lack of a formal education is a major obstacle to his presidential bid. As an Expert in the field of Educational attainment of Heads of State worldwide , If N'Dour gets elected, he will be "THE LEAST EDUCATED" President in Senegal's history, and in that of Africa, and in that of the world.