World news about “Youssou N’Dour” published by euronews.
EU observer Thijs Berman on Senegal Euronews spoke to the head of the EU observer mission in Senegal, Thijs Berman. He said he was worried about a situation where police are firing live rounds… 01/02/2012
Youssou N’dour lands Senegal government jobSenegal’s new president Macky Sall has given Youssou N’dour a post in his government. The internationally-renowned singer – who was banned from running for… 05/04/2012
Wade booed in Senegal voteSenegal’s President Abdoulaye Wade was booed as he cast his vote in a controversial election expected to return him for a third term. The ballot follows… 26/02/2012
Last minute push to avert Senegal election crisisAn African mediator is making a last ditch attempt to ward off a presidential election crisis in Senegal. Opponents claim that incumbent Abdoulaye Wade is… 25/02/2012
Ex-Nigerian leader bids to stop Senegal violenceFormer Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo is in Senegal as a special African envoy to try to defuse tensions ahead of next Sunday’s presidential… 22/02/2012
Senegal’s N’Dour slightly hurt at election protestOpposition supporters again clashed with security forces in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Tuesday night ahead of Sunday’s election. Police fired tear gas… 22/02/2012
Senegal’s Wade risks revoltIn Senegal, anger over President Abdoulaye Wade’s intention to stay in power is shaking the west African country’s social foundations. He is now in position… 01/02/2012
International concerns mount over Senegal unrestThe unrest in Senegal that has claimed several lives in recent days has prompted the UN Secretary General to call for restraint from all sides. At least… 01/02/2012
Anti-Wade protesters clash with Dakar policeProtesters clashed with Senegalese police in Dakar on Tuesday after demonstrating against a decision by President Abdoulaye Wade to seek re-election. The… 01/02/2012
Senegal opposition vows resistance to WadeSenegal’s opposition has vowed resistance to President Wade, whose decision to seek a controversial third term in office sparked violent protests on Friday… 29/01/2012
Dakar quiet after stormy night in Senegal presidency rowCalm has returned to streets of Senegal’s capital city, even though the opposition has vowed to continue its fight against President Abdoulaye Wade’s plan to… 28/01/2012
N’Dour speaks about Senegalese candidacyWorld famous Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour says he wants to give up music for politics and will run for president of his West African nation. Euronews… 12/01/2012
Senegal’s President Wade fuels controversyPressure has been increasing to convince Abdulaye Wade not to run for president of Senegal for a third time. Many say the 85-year-old has no place on a ballot… 12/01/2012
Youssou N’Dour – “If I win the elections in the first round Senegal will go into orbit.”A few days ago the international music star Youssou N’Dour announced he would be a candidate in February’s Presidential elections in Senegal. In the full… 11/01/2012
