Youssou N'Dour News

 
Sydney Morning Herald
Senegal's Youssou N'Dour fights to run for country's presidency
Vancouver Sun
DAKAR - Senegal's most famous export, singer Youssou N'dour, on Saturday appealed a decision by the country's top court which rejected his application to run for president in February polls. The Grammy-winning artist was rejected by the Constitutional ...
Youssou N'Dour's Candidacy for Senegal's presidency RejectedWorld Music Central
Senegal Court Says President Can Run AgainNew York Times
Senegal president cleared for third termFinancial Times
Radio New Zealand -Sydney Morning Herald
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No Spring in West Africa
AllAfrica.com
Senegal's week of mass protests continues in sporadic outbursts and it remains to be seen if people will respond to Youssou N'dour's call for a mass rally next Sunday. N'dour's candidacy was suspiciously rejected by the Constitutional Council on the ...


 
Christian Science Monitor
Senegalese opposition denounce president's bid for third term
Christian Science Monitor
At a joint rally Sunday, 8 of 13 opposition candidates, including singer Youssou N'Dour, challenge President Abdoulaye Wade, after period of violent protests. By Nicholas Loomis, Correspondent / February 6, 2012 Senegalese music star and opposition ...
In Africa, pondering its history and futurePhiladelphia Inquirer
An African Spring in Senegal?Aljazeera.com (blog)
Protests sweep Senegal capitalThe Voice of Russia
GlobalPost -Focus News -Sky News Australia
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Youssou N'Dour applies for 2012 election
Palm Beach Post
By AP | Music News | January 25, 2012 Pop star Youssou N'Dour, one of Africa's most famous musicians, submitted his application late Wednesday to be a candidate in the Feb. 26 presidential election. Reporters waited for hours outside the headquarters ...


 
RFI
Senegal court appeal ruling says 'yes' to Wade, 'no' to N'dour
RFI
The Council's decision also barred other candidates from standing in the vote including international music star Youssou N'dour. “The Consitutional Council in Senegal has just confirmed the list of all candidates for the presidential election,” said ...
Senegal's Youssou N'dour Accuses President Wade of Staging “Coup”Democracy Now
Senegal: Who will stop president Wade?Afrika
Protests sweep Senegal over president election rulingTelegraph.co.uk
The Africa Report -AfricaNews -UPI.com
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Sowetan
Chaka Chaka on a crusade
Sowetan
Previous winners of the award include actor Richard Gere, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, producer, composer and musician Quincy Jones, Bono of U2 and singer Youssou N'Dour. "I am very grateful for the award," she said. "It means someone has been watching while I ...
'I work for the people' - Yvonne Chaka ChakaTimes LIVE

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Daily Monitor
Will Senegalese music celebrity N'Dour make it to state house?
Daily Monitor
Musician Youssou N'Dour wants to use his popularity to vie for presidency. PHOTO BY AGENCIES By Mwaura Samora (email the author) A rap for your vote. In a strategy aimed at drawing young voters to his side during last year's political campaigns, ...