Tag: Abdoulaye Wade
Senegal police fire teargas on supporters of ex-president’s son
Senegalese police used teargas to disperse hundreds of supporters of Karim Wade, the son of former President Abdoulaye Wade, as his corruption...
Corruption questions, debt cloud Senegal image: analysis
Senegal's image as a promising investment destination is being tarnished by questions over its public finances and its unconvincing handling of corruption...
Senegal ID card delays cast doubt over 2012 poll
A months-long delay in printing new identity cards for Senegalese citizens is raising doubts over how fair the West African state's 2012...
Senegal asked to mediate in Ivorian crisis
President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal has been invited to mediate in Ivory Coast's political stalemate and will travel there today, Wade's spokesperson...
Senegal to take back French military bases
Senegal will take back military bases held by former colonial ruler France, President Abdoulaye Wade said on the eve of the West...
Senegal’s elderly Wade confident of third term
Senegal's octogenarian president Abdoulaye Wade said he was confident voters would grant him a third term in a 2012 election and his...
French troops to leave former colony Senegal
French troops will leave Senegal under an agreement to be signed shortly before the West African country celebrates 50 years of independence...
Senegal’s Wade appointed Niger crisis mediator
African regional bloc the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade as mediator in Niger's political...
Senegal proposes African state for Haitians
Senegal's leader proposed the creation of a new African state to resettle Haitians left homeless by an earthquake, comparing the idea to...
