# Abdou Diouf

_Senegalese President_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

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

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 September 1935 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q219728#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Nguer Malal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q219728#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Senegal; France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q219728#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer; head of government ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q219728#P106))
- **Political party:** Socialist Party of Senegal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q219728#P102))
- **Education:** University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne; Université Cheikh Anta Diop ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q219728#P69))
- **Spouse:** Elisabeth Diouf ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q219728#P26))
- **Positions held:** 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) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q219728#P39))
- **Awards:** 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; doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy; honorary doctorate from University of Bordeaux-I; Grand prix de la francophonie; King Faisal Prize in Service to Islam; honorary doctor of University of Lyon-III; honorary doctor of Paris 8 University; honorary doctorate of University of Perpignan; honorary doctorate of the Bordeaux Montaigne University; honorary doctorate from University of Jean-Monnet-Saint-Étienne ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q219728#P166))

## 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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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Abdou Diouf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdou_Diouf) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q219728](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q219728) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Abdou Diouf.jpg by Chris Peus (CC BY-SA 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Abdou_Diouf.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Abdou Diouf". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/abdou-diouf. Retrieved 10 November 2026.