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Abdou Diouf (US: / ˈ ɑː b d uː d i ˈ uː f / ⓘ AHB-doo dee-OOF; Serer: Abdu Juuf; born 7 September 1935) is a Senegalese politician who was the second President of Senegal, in office from January 1981 to April 2000.
Abdou Diouf ( Écouter ), né le 7 septembre 1935 à Louga, est un homme d'État sénégalais, président de la République de 1981 à 2000, après avoir été Premier ministre de 1970 à 1980.
Abdou Diouf (born September 7, 1935, Louga, Senegal) is a politician who was president of Senegal from 1981 to 2000. Diouf, the son of a postman, was a member of the Serer people and a devout Muslim.
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Abdou Diouf (1935- ) was the President of Senegal from 1981 to 2000. He was also the head of the OAU and the Francophonie, and faced economic and political challenges during his rule.
Aug 28, 2023 · Abdou Diouf's incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming the second President of Senegal is an inspiring story of incredible resilience and determ...
Oct 17, 2014 · UNESCO honored President Abdou Diouf, Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, for his commitment to linguistic diversity and humanist values. He praised UNESCO's role in promoting the Francophonie and its cooperation with the OIF.
Sep 9, 2018 · Abdou Diouf was the president of Senegal from 1981 to 2000 and the leader of the International Organization of the Francophonie from 2003 to 2014. He is a lawyer by training and a veteran of Senegalese politics, having served as prime minister, minister of planning and industry, and governor of several regions.
