
Abdoulaye Wade
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Who was Abdoulaye Wade?
Senegal's third president (2000-2012) who ended 40 years of Socialist Party rule and founded the Senegalese Democratic Party.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Abdoulaye Wade (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Family & Personal Life
SpouseViviane Wade
ChildKarim Wade
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour | — | — |
| Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize | 2005 | — |