Singer says he will mount high-profile challenge to Abdoulaye Wade in elections next monthThe Senegalese music star Youssou N'Dour has said he will stand in next month's presidential elections, mounting a high-profile challenge to the west African state's veteran leader, Abdoulaye Wade.N'Dour is a vocal critic of Wade, who is hoping to extend his 11-year rule by getting re-elected in February against a field of about a dozen rivals."I am a candidate. I will engage in the presidential race," N'Do...
Guardian Music — Singer says he will mount high-profile challenge to Abdoulaye Wade in elections next monthThe Senegalese music star Youssou N'Dour has said he will stand in next month's ... more info
Guardian Music — Singer announces he will take on Abdoulaye Wade but analysts divided over whether he can win or will split opposition voteThe Senegalese music star Youssou N'Dour has sai... more info
Starpulse — Singer Youssou N'Dour has confirmed reports he is running as a candidate in Senegal's upcoming presidential elections. The musician announced in November he had turned ... more info