# Mamadou Diop

_Is a Senegalese performing artist, now living in the United States._

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> Mamadou Diop was a Senegalese politician, and a member of the central committee of the Socialist Party of Senegal. Diop was the mayor of the capital city of Dakar for 18 years between 1984 and 2002.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 9 May 1936 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3284821#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Dakar ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3284821#P19))
- **Died:** 26 March 2018 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3284821#P570))
- **Place of death:** Dakar ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3284821#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Senegal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3284821#P27))
- **Occupation:** musician; politician; minister ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3284821#P106))
- **Political party:** Socialist Party of Senegal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3284821#P102))
- **Positions held:** Minister of Health of Senegal (1985–1985); mayor (1984–2002) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3284821#P39))
- **Awards:** National Order of the Lion of Senegal; Cross for Military Valour; National Order of Merit ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3284821#P166))

## Questions

**When was Mamadou Diop born?**  
Mamadou Diop was born on 9 May 1936 in Dakar.

**What positions has Mamadou Diop held?**  
Positions held by Mamadou Diop include: Minister of Health of Senegal (1985–1985); mayor (1984–2002).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Mamadou Diop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamadou_Diop_(politician)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3284821](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3284821) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Mamadou Diop". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/mamadou-diop. Retrieved 14 November 2026.