january, 2012
Youssou N'dour to stand as president of Senegal |
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Speaking on his privately-owned television station after weeks of speculation he announced "I am a candidate."
Ndour has emerged as an outspoken critic of Wade, whose bid for a controversial third term in office has opposition and civil society groups fuming, and tensions have led to violent clashes in recent months.
Elections take place on in the February 26."I have listened, I have heard, and I am responding favourably," N'dour said, referring to numerous requests that he throw his hat into the political ring. "It is a supreme patriotic duty," he added of the race in which he hopes to use his massive star power to overthrow the 85-year-old Wade. |