Happy birthday! Abdoulaye Wade turns 99 today
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Former Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade is celebrating his 99th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.
Popular politician Abdoulaye Wade has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 99th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Wade, a cultural icon
Born in Kébémer on May 29, 1926, Abdoulaye Wade's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Senegalese history. Wade'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 Abdoulaye hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Abdoulaye Wade as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 99.
Happy Birthday, Abdoulaye, you're the best!
Abdoulaye Wade career in pictures
President of Senegal (2000 - 2012)
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