Thursday, April 5, 2012

BBC News - Senegal musician Youssou N'dour given ministerial post

BBC News - Senegal musician Youssou N'dour given ministerial post: "Senegalese musician Youssou N'dour has been appointed tourism and culture minister in the cabinet of new President Macky Sall.

The singer threw his weight behind Mr Sall in elections earlier this year after being disqualified from running as a candidate himself.

Mr Sall, 50, was sworn into office on Monday, becoming the country's first new leader in 12 years."

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