At 100, Abdoulaye Wade thanks Diomaye and urges African youth to work

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Senegal

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At 100, Abdoulaye Wade thanks Diomaye and urges African youth to work

Former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, born May 29, 1926, celebrated his 100th birthday and thanked President Bassirou Diomaye Faye for placing the festivities under his patronage. He urged African youth to work, repeating his slogan 'Work, work more, always work.' A scientific symposium on his legacy was held on June 5 at the African Renaissance Monument.

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