When was Abdou Diouf born?

Abdou Diouf was born on 7 September 1935 in Nguer Malal.

What positions has Abdou Diouf held?

Positions held by Abdou Diouf include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1992–1993); Chairperson of ECOWAS (1992–1993); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1985–1986); President of Senegal (1981–2000); Prime Minister of Senegal (1970–1980).

Where did Abdou Diouf study?

Abdou Diouf was educated at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Université Cheikh Anta Diop.

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Abdou Diouf

Senegalese President

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Abdou Diouf is a Senegalese politician who was the second president of Senegal from 1981 to 2000.

Quick facts

Born: 7 September 1935 wd
Place of birth: Nguer Malal wd
Citizenship: Senegal, France wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, head of government wd
Political party: Socialist Party of Senegal wd
Education: University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Université Cheikh Anta Diop wd
Spouse: Elisabeth Diouf wd

Positions held wd

chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (29 June 1992 – 28 June 1993)
Chairperson of ECOWAS (1992–1993)
chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (18 July 1985 – 28 July 1986)
President of Senegal (1 January 1981 – 1 April 2000)
Prime Minister of Senegal (26 February 1970 – 31 December 1980)
Minister of the Armed Forces of Senegal (14 September 1969 – 19 June 1972)

Awards wd

Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria
Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa
Order of the Grand Conqueror
Grand Order of Mugunghwa
honorary doctor of the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne (1989)
doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy (1990)
honorary doctorate from University of Bordeaux-I (1994)
Grand prix de la francophonie (1996)
King Faisal Prize in Service to Islam (1998)
honorary doctor of University of Lyon-III (2006)
honorary doctor of Paris 8 University (2006)
honorary doctorate of University of Perpignan (2006)
honorary doctorate of the Bordeaux Montaigne University (2007)
honorary doctorate from University of Jean-Monnet-Saint-Étienne (2007)

Questions

When was Abdou Diouf born?: Abdou Diouf was born on 7 September 1935 in Nguer Malal.
What positions has Abdou Diouf held?: Positions held by Abdou Diouf include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1992–1993); Chairperson of ECOWAS (1992–1993); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1985–1986); President of Senegal (1981–2000); Prime Minister of Senegal (1970–1980).
Where did Abdou Diouf study?: Abdou Diouf was educated at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Université Cheikh Anta Diop.

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