Musician Youssou Ndour Declares Candidacy for Senegal Presidency

The world-renowned Senegalese music icon Youssou Ndour has declared his candidacy for the February 26 presidential election, claiming his experience acquired during years of artistic sojourns worldwide will stand him in good stead to preside over the...

Senegal’s President Says TV And Radio Should Not be Funded By Foreigners

President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal, has insisted that all Senegalese citizens who want to set up private TVs or radios “should give evidence that their financial resources are not provided by foreigners.” Wade was reacting to a controversy over the...

Senegalese Singer to Dedicate New Album to Bob Marley, Lucky Dube

Renowned Senegalese singer Youssou Ndour intends to release an album as a tribute to Bob Marley and Lucky Dube, as part of his going back to the roots of black music. The album, whose release date is unknown, is also part of the World Festival of Black...