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Momodou
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 Posted - 03 Jan 2012 : 12:14:57
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Youssou N'Dour announces Senegal presidential bid
3 January 2012
 Musician Youssou N'Dour has announced he is running in February's presidential elections in Senegal.
"I have listened... and I am responding favourably," Mr N'Dour said on his own TV network, referring to requests that he put himself forward, AFP reports
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kobo
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Posted - 04 Jan 2012 : 02:38:01
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JOLLOF ON-LINE NEWS;
HELLO GAMBIA WITH SAME;
SENEWEB NEWS 03 JANUARY 2012 ON APPROVED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES TRANSLATED FROM FRENCH TO ENGLISH;
"They have already announced their candidacy
Abdou Latif Coulibaly
Investigative journalist recognized is the first time he ran for political office. He is the founder of the Gazette magazine and the director of the Higher Institute of Information Science and Communication (ISSIC), he is the author of eight books. He has been nominated by the coalition Benno Alternative 2012.
Ousmane Tanor Dieng
Born in 1947, the Secretary General of the Senegalese Socialist Party has decided to stand under the banner of PS when the opposition coalition, Benno Siggil Senegal, appointed Moustapha Niasse as a candidate. Successively advisor, Chief of Staff, Minister and Chief of Staff and Minister under the government of Abdou Diouf, he is vice president of the Socialist International since 1996.
Cheikh Bamba Dieye
Born in 1965, Mayor of St. Louis and member of the National Assembly, he is a candidate of the Front for Socialism and Democracy benno Jubbel (FSD BJ) and member of the opposition coalition Benno Siggil Senegal.
Youssou Ndour
Born in 1959, singer M'balax, media owner, and businessman known beyond the borders of Senegal embarked for the first time in politics. In 2010, he founded a citizens 'movement' Fekkai it my Boll "(" Here I am, therefore I am one "national language Wolof), whose original intent was to publicly support a presidential candidate.
Djibril Ngom
Born in 1952, he was Minister, Director General of the Port of Dakar and CEO of Chemical Industries of Senegal. He was elected Vice-President for Africa of the International Fertilizer Industry (IFA). It is the great leader of the movement.
Moustapha Niass
Born in 1939, he was the candidate of the Alliance of Progressive Forces (AFP). He was chief of staff, minister and prime minister under Leopold Sedar Senghor. Came third in the presidential election of 2000, he became the Prime Minister Abdoulaye Wade and held this position for one year. It was also representative of the Secretary General of the UN in the Great Lakes countries.
Macky Sall
Born in 1961, the engineering geologist is the mayor of the town of Fatick. He is president of the Alliance for the Republic (APR-Yakaar). Former member of the PDS, he was special adviser to President Abdoulaye Wade and Minister, Minister of State, Prime Minister and President of the National Assembly. Discord would have started when Sall called the president's son, Karim Wade, to the Assembly for a hearing.
Landing Savane
Born in 1945, it is statistical engineer by training, he was a member and minister under President Abdoulaye Wade. He ran three times for president, his party is aj / pads. He spent several months in prison
Idrissa Seck
Born in 1959, party founder Rewmi, he was Minister, Chief of Staff and Prime Minister under Abdoulaye Wade until 2005. He spent 199 days in jail on charges including endangering the security of the state and corruption before receiving a final dismissal. He finished second in the presidential election of 2007, after Abdoulaye Wade.
Sow Sidibe Amsatou
Professor Chair of Private Law at the University Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar, it is the first female Senegalese law aggregate. Member of the opposition coalition Benno Alternative 2012, she founded the movement that bears CAR Lennen his candidacy. This is the first time she ran for public office.
Talla Sylla
Born in 1966, he was a leader of the Senegalese student movement. He is the president of the Alliance Jëf Jël and was elected to the National Assembly under the banner of that party. He was vice-president of the National Assembly before his resignation in 2001. He was a candidate in the presidential election of 2007." |
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kobo
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Posted - 04 Jan 2012 : 03:45:41
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SENEWEB NEWS 03 JANUARY 2012 ON "NO YOU CAN'T" FOR YOUSSOU'S BID TRANSLATED FROM FRENCH TO ENGLISH;
"NO, ''YOU'' CAN’T ?
The candidacy of Youssou Ndour devotes two things. First, it is proof Abdoulaye Wade has put the country to its knees. Second, it is the consecration of an undisputed leadership of the artist.
All these years is due to an emergency or disaster that stars are often presented in the presidential elections in their countries. This is what happened with George Weah in Liberia and that's what happened recently in Haiti with Michel Martelly.
We are neither at war nor go out of an earthquake or tsunami, yet our national You decided to run for president in February. Why?
Well simply because Abdoulaye Wade won. Its policy of''all alike''pulling everyone down triumphed. He managed to deconstruct everything that was the pride of this country (human resources, administration, values). In this respect Wade is a real tsunami.
By 2000, the newly elected President Wade has been working to demystify all functions. The chair becomes a place of folklore, everyone becomes a minister, the marabouts are not respected and a good honest corrupt. Merit has no place in the republic, individuals with no path, out of nowhere, access to the status of references. Just reading this and in view of Youssou course, one is tempted to say, why not him?
Recall is Youssou Ndour, would be a waste of time as man, beyond his songs sucked, personality is the most followed by Senegal. You have created jobs when billionaires like him take it easy in Paris or Geneva. He did not study but his name is in the Robert and Larousse, he has honorary doctorates from Yale University, he attended Davos and the G8, it is received by Chirac, Mohamed 6, Sarkozy or Bush ... what more? The question is now whether in fact it is the right person to transform Senegal?
Honestly I think ... No (but who am I) lol! Senegal is going wrong but we are not in the situation in Liberia and Haiti (God forbid). Then rebuild the rule of law, set a future master global geopolitics, all this requires a proven knowledge. Finally, we need, I think, of cons-power and a strong civil society to alert and sensitize the population.
About the society by the way, many of its members now give reason for Wade saying,''those are politicians in disguise.'' Not everyone can be at the Palace!
This message applies to Keba Keinde which, it seems, wants to get into the political arena. Advise her to become the Bill Gates or Steve Jobs Africa. Neither one has thought of entering politics, yet the two have transformed the world.
Get up! Up to change all that!
"A simple flap of a butterfly's wings can cause a tornado on the other end of the world? "" |
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kobo
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Posted - 04 Jan 2012 : 03:51:30
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SENEWEB NEWS 03 JANUARY 2012 ON COMMENTARY FOR "Youssou Ndour President ... Why not?" TRANSLATED FROM FRENCH TO ENGLISH;
"Youssou Ndour President ... Why not?
It is with great pleasure and pride that I welcome the good news of Youssou Ndour's bid for the presidency of Senegal. The man needs no introduction to the Senegalese people and the world. He is someone who is out of nothing and that prove to all these young people around the world it is possible to succeed in his country. Certainly it has no university degree, which has not been a barrier in his career, but has an intelligence that allowed it to impose its projects worldwide, and the result is. Leading a country is certainly a very difficult task but doable. The patriotism of Youssou Ndour is well established. He also developed his career in his capacity as manager and leader in several areas particularly in the field of music and culture in general. The world today is run by smart people and good faith. To say that this man what Youssou Ndour can not direct the Senegal is a lack of respect and even an insult against all these young people who perhaps have not the chance to go to school, it 'is to tell them you will never run even your community. So stop this discrimination and let people live what they want to live and do. You can not vote for him but listen to it, maybe you will discover something new about you. We have seen the example of Brazil, President Lula, who had a welder's certificate and has managed to make Brazil the 6th world economic power, the United States the captains of industry have a level of highly educated, etc. .... I'm an intellectual but I always act like a man ... Intelligent
So let him live his passion and shut up if you do not criticize objectively. He knows what he does and he will take until the end ...
Vive Youssou Ndour
Vive la Republique
Vive l'Audace" |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Jan 2012 : 10:10:51
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HELLO GAMBIA WITH;
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kobo
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7765 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2012 : 14:12:57
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SENEWEB NEWS 05 JANUARY 2012 ON COMMENTARY TRANSLATED FROM FRENCH TO ENGLISH;
"Youssou Ndour Speaker: 10 10 strengths and drawbacks that will necessarily influence the balance
The announcement of the candidacy of Youssou Ndour, Himself made by the singer has been a bombshell in the politico-social Senegalese but also worldwide. Finally after months of speculation, and after many setbacks, You finally decided to reveal his intentions, surprising many who thought rather see the child of Medina ally behind one of the pretenders to the throne ... No way You decided otherwise.
However, he made statements that said the opposite. Recently, he recalled in an interview that he was "candidate has nothing at all." It also remembers his statement when he said that the Senegalese eat stones if he was president and that his job was limited to sing and take care of business.
Was it a result of a probe for taking the pulse of the Senegalese, and simultaneously measure its electoral popularity? Everything seems to believe.
An American friend who works regularly with the Senegalese government through her organization asked me if the candidate Youssou Ndour was indeed a social project that he proposed to the Senegalese, as he claimed?
I do not know ... but that has to do?
Despite a score of candidates whose technocrats such as Professor Ibrahima Fall and politicians such as Benno broken, or Idi Macky, none of the declared contenders showed a piece of the Senegalese social project specific and the majority of whom recognize.
In Senegal, many still vote for the facies or emotional inclination they have of the candidate, making the child of the Medina is a serious contender for the presidency. Indeed, it does have a chance of being elected the fourth president of Senegal, not a magic wand effect, but praised by millions of Senegalese youth, adults, men and women who will vote for him ..
That he has reached the highest office, here in my 10's assets would have to be elected, but he drags the ball 10 which it would be difficult to dispose.
STRENGTHS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1 - The large address book: Thanks to his job and his build international Youssou Ndour has access to a vast material resources, human and financial, rather than all candidates combined. Resources it can benefit the country
2 - His personality: For over 30 years that the king of mbalakh ranked nationally and internationally, he has displayed integrity and patriotism that make him one of Senegal's most loved and most respected in the country .. Despite its reputation as formidable businessman.
3 - His leadership: Despite many rumors and breaking departures announced, the Super Etoile he has led for over 25 years this group has always remained united and compact in spite of one or two departures or death of a the members. His media group Future Media remains one of the largest media groups in the country, if not the largest, although it is one of the latecomers. This clearly reflects an unquestionable leadership.
4 - Communication: Through his work, Youssou Ndour has an ability to reach its audience has none of the candidates. His music is played in every household in the country and most of his songs are in the heart of Senegalese. His message is usually heard and seen, allowing it to grow a particular complicity with its millions of fans of all ages and sexes.
5 - Successful professional Wins: Youssou Ndour has won several awards and a nationally and internationally, and that makes him one of the 100 most influential men of this world according to Times magazine, Grammy awards, Hard of gold, etc ... .. Honoris Causa Besides his career as a world-renowned artist.
6 - Visionary: Throughout his career as an artist and entrepreneur, Youssou Ndour has shown more than once visionary abilities by taking the necessary choices and decisions to be always in front, and successfully.
7 - Boytown: Youssou Ndour was born and raised in Dakar. He comes from one of the poorest neighborhoods of the capital and has a very modest family origin. He knows and has lived the "xoslu" or "hustle" as a good Senegalese. It may be close to his people and why not become a guide listen to the people once elected.
8 - Lobby: Youssou Ndour frequents the most influential circles of this world and his friendship with stars like Bono, Bill Gates, Mo Ibrahim, a number of policy makers and heads of state and so on. ... It may actually attract the support of eminent personalities the world. In Senegal, he is intimate with many religious leaders and several members of civil society, some account of power and support in almost all circles of the country's decisions. It can always benefit from alliances that may be useful.
9 - Spirit of Entrepreneur: Throughout his career, Youssou Ndour can be a lever to boost youth entrepreneurship and promote strong job creation. From scratch, it is the glory of sweat from his brow. It recognizes the value of "Self-made man" because he is a perfect profile, but it can also inspire millions of young people who see it as an example.
10 - Future Media Group: Youssou Ndour is certainly aware of the conflict of interest there may be how the box "Future Media" campaign account to cover their boss, but the other declared candidates. However, the Maginot line that must not be crossed is so fine that it would be interesting to see how the king of late Mbalakh cunning use its medium has its own advantage without incurring the wrath of censors or irritate the public opinion.
DISADVANTAGES AND BALL
1 - Its Study: rationale favorite of many of his critics: he did not well studied. Even if he speaks French now a nearly flawless English and always approximate, Youssou Ndour has never attended any college or any university in the world. It is self-taught and learned everything has its own way, which would automatically close the doors of the Presidency, for many.
2 - His reputation as a formidable businessman and ruthless: Through his career, there have been several cases such as Benetton, or of Cheikh Lo and Souleymane Faye, who complained of the King of Rock & Alternative and its business ethics. Some of these arguments have ended in court, others have remained unanswered.
3 - The ubiquitous presence of his family in his business and his career: The Senegalese have always had an aversion demonstrated when President-elect mixes his family in the management of the state, especially after the bitter experience of "father Wade and son. " Its proximity to his brothers and sisters who care course of business may cause gnashing of teeth for many.
4 - His profession: so far, the presidential office was regarded as something reserved for an elite "intellectual". Youssou Ndour is a singer by profession, a profession he stands There's just 20 years, the "crime" or a matter of "smoking hemp." It is not part of this elite and can be seen as the Antichrist, by intellectuals disgusted that the office of "President" has fallen so low.
5 - His inexperience Government: Youssou Ndour has never held a government office and was never headed structures or entities associated with public stewardship. His lack of experience at this level may be a handicap for the management of a state is very complex and certainly differs from that of a company.
6 - - ethnicity or caste: it is a "guewal" outdated and absurd debate, but which can however be an excuse for some, not to give him their votes, without any valid reason or justified.
7 - Fear of the unknown: For some, give the country a Youssou Ndour equivalent sacrifice themselves and the country's future because for them it has neither the skills nor the vision or capacity to lead a state. That's it.
8 - Device electoral participate in an election and win it is not easy and requires a lot. Logistics major, huge human and financial resources not to mention a well-defined plan of conquest and well-planned, executed by an experienced team. This does not seem to be the case of "Boler Fekkai massi" which is not a political party but an organization was like a fan club, depriving Youssou Ndour an electoral machine massified nationally, and lapped voting practices. This can be a great handicap to his presidential ambitions ..
9 - Cash: Youssou Ndour you it has enough financial resources and cash to fund a campaign has two towers, which will cover the Senegal assuming it passes? Or Will we play the style "Little Mbaye" that never exceeded the city of Thies in his famous 2000 election campaign, lack of resources? Or does it have on the support and contributions of its friends and powerful lobbyists to finance his campaign? The future will tell but there is no need to remember that money is the sinews of war. For several months, the company will need to eat, move, housing, salaries, equipment, etc .... The list is long but time will tell.
10 - Scandals and cheap shot: As long as the king of mbalakh was the singer and role model who was worshiped, not everyone was saying that well of him. By engaging in this race, so polished its image may suffer because politics is a pond infested with crocodiles or cynicism and cruelty prevail. And scandals, we will leave him a gogo. His nomination disturbs many people, as the power on the other side and banana skins are sure to rain. Beware of falling.
Here is basically through this brief summary, I wanted to give the leisure readers and voters to judge for themselves the relevance, benefits, but also disadvantages to elect Youssou Ndour as fourth President of the Republic of Senegal. It to them to read themselves, between the lines, to weigh the pros and cons and make their own judgments with respect to the situation. Thats your RIGHTS.
Mister Aw, editor of the Boytown" |
Edited by - kobo on 05 Jan 2012 15:03:29 |
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kobo
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Posted - 05 Jan 2012 : 15:06:34
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SENEWEB NEWS 05 JANUARY 2012 ON COMMENTARY TRANSLATED FROM FRENCH TO ENGLISH;
"Aby will not vote for his brother Youssou Ndour
We wondered about the reasons for the presence of the Aby Ndour leadership convention of the Socialist Party. The answer was given by the singer herself, the younger sister of Youssou Ndour - who announced his candidacy there is little in the next presidential election - will vote for Ousmane Tanor Dieng.
What happens between Youssou Ndour and his sister that she decides to wear his choice on the candidate's social outcasts? Aby Ndour she takes seriously the candidacy of the "king of mbalakh"? These questions measure will induce the answers here and now, but know that the half sister of the leader of My Fekkai chose this Boole Ousmane Tanor Dieng. "I will vote for you," she said from the rostrum of the Socialist Congress at the place of the Secretary General of the PS who did not hesitate to join the platform. A few minutes before speaking to Ousmane Tanor Dieng, Aby Ndour asked the audience to get up.
The congress was attended by several artists including Bibson (at the head of New national guidance, NOT acronym), Doudou Ndiaye Rose Coumba, Omar Bassoum, Ndiouga Dieng ..."
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Momodou
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Posted - 05 Jan 2012 : 15:22:22
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Kobo, there will soon be no space on our Server if you want to translate every article on Seneweb into English here. For that reason we are locking this topic!! |
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