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Youssou N'Dour to run for Senegal presidency

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...

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10:31 on January 3 2012

Youssou N'Dour to run for Senegal presidency

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

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13:35 on January 3 2012

Youssou N'Dour To Run For Senegal Presidency

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

19:50 on January 3 2012

Youssou N'Dour to run in Senegal's presidential election

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

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04:08 on January 4 2012

Musician Youssou N'Dour Running for President of Senegal

411 Mania — Music legend taking a chance against someone who has been in power for more than a decade.... more info

11:21 on January 4 2012

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Guardian Music — Singer Youssou N'Dour announces plans to stand as a candidate in the upcoming Senegalese presidential elections more info

00:30 on January 5 2012

Singer Youssou N'Dour to run for president of Senegal

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour has announced he will run for president of Senegal. more info

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