Abdou Diouf was born on September 7, 1953 in Louga, Senegal and served as President of Senegal from 1981 to 2000. He is known for his peaceful transition of power and for his active promotion of AIDS awareness in Senegal. He is one of the few leaders of West Africa to come to power through a peaceful succession and to willingly leave office after losing a Democratic election.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $275 million (2024)
Abdou Diouf, a renowned politician in Senegal, is estimated to have a net worth of $275 million by the year 2024. Throughout his career, Diouf has held several key positions, including serving as the second President of Senegal from 1981 to 2000. He is widely respected for his contribution to Senegal's political stability and economic development during his tenure. Despite retiring from active politics, Diouf has remained influential and involved in various capacities, which have contributed to his substantial wealth. His successful career and strategic investments have positioned him as one of the wealthiest individuals in Senegal.
About
President of Senegal from 1981 to 2000 who actively promoted AIDS awareness in Senegal. He is one of the few Leaders of West Africa to come to power via a peaceful succession and also leave office willingly after losing a Democratic election.
Before Fame
He studied Law at Dakar University, and graduated from the Sorbonne, Paris in 1959.
Trivia
He became the Secretary-General of the Socialist Party in 2003 and at 6 ft 6 inches (198 cm) in height, he is the tallest ever world leader.
Family Life
He was born in Louga and he is the child of an Hal Pulaar mother and a Serere father.
Associated With
He was Prime Minister under President Leopold Sedar Senghor and was his protege.