At the U.N.climate change summit in Copenhagen last year, Senegal's president,Abdoulaye Wade, stressed the importance of planting the "Great Green Wall."

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

In a nationwide address last month, Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade deplored the recent violence and vowed to pursue peace efforts with the MFDC.

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

Returning from a month's holiday in Europe, President Abdoulaye Wade says he sympathizes with the suffering of those whose homes are flooded but says this year's rains are a mixed blessing as they will lead to bigger harvests that will make Senegal nearly food self-sufficient.

VOA: standard.2009.09.08

Police in Senegal have arrested the son of former President Abdoulaye Wade on suspicion of corruption.

BBC: Karim Wade arrested in Senegal corruption probe

During Abdoulaye Wade's 12-year rule, Karim Wade held several ministerial posts simultaneously, including minister for infrastructure and air transportation.

BBC: Senegal's Karim Wade charged with corruption

Senegal's regionally influential president, Abdoulaye Wade, urged people to support Guinea's new government.

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