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    January 03, 2012

Senegalese Music Star Youssou N'Dour to Run for President


   World-renowned Senegalese singer Youssou Ndour announced that he was
   running for president against incumbent Abdoulaye Wade in February 26
   elections, (File).
   Photo: AFP
   World-renowned Senegalese singer Youssou Ndour announced that he was
   running for president against incumbent Abdoulaye Wade in February 26
   elections, (File).

   World-famous Senegalese music star Youssou N'dour has officially
   entered his country's presidential race.
   N'dour said Monday on the television station he owns that he will
   challenge President Abdoulaye Wade in the February election. The singer
   had announced in November he was taking time off from music in order to
   focus on politics.
   Named by Time magazine in 2007 as one of the world's 100 most
   influential people, the N'dour, 52, has long used his music to deliver
   political messages. He has also emerged as an outspoken critic of
   President Wade.
   The 85-year-old president is seeking a controversial third term,
   despite a constitutional two-term limit.
   Wade's supporters say he can run because the law was not in effect when
   he was first elected in 2000.
   Senegal's Constitutional Court has yet to rule on his eligibility.

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