Senegalese singer to stand for president

03/01/12 09:04 CET

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World-renowned Senegalese singer Youssou N’dour has announced he is to stand in his country’s presidential elections in February.

He has not yet spelled out his political views but the 52-year-old’s entry into politics could appeal to the country’s young population.

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