African politics should not be left to the politicians


Issue 221 - 02 Dec 2011 | 3 minute read

News that Grammy award-winning Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour is formally entering politics may come as a blow to his many fans but seems like good news for Senegal’s political scene. While N’Dour has not said he will run for president next February, he is keen to step up the challenge to the status quo. President Abdoulaye Wade, officially 85 but possibly older

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