Happy birthday! Abdou Diouf turns 89 today

By Lori Macatee
Dakar
Last updated on September 7, 2024

The iconic and legendary politician turns 89 on Saturday, Sep. 7, 2024.

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Former Senegalese President Abdou Diouf is celebrating his 89th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Abdou Diouf has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 89th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Diouf, a cultural icon

Born in Louga on September 7, 1935, Abdou Diouf's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Senegalese history. Diouf's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Abdou hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Abdou Diouf as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 89.

Happy Birthday, Abdou, you're the best!