Former president Wade returns to Dakar

Описание: (11 Jul 2017) Hundreds of people filled the streets of Dakar outside the airport Monday to welcome former Senegal President Abdoulaye Wade, who returned to lead his party into legislative elections after spending years abroad following a failed bid for a third term in office.
The 91-year-old flew into Dakar on Monday from Paris, accompanied by his wife, Viviane.
He retains a strong support base in Senegal, which is holding parliamentary elections this month.
Wade has returned to head up the list of candidates for his opposition Senegalese Democratic Party.
He is also heading up other opposition parties that are working together to obtain a majority in Parliament, and Wade's return is viewed as key to that effort.
Security was tight as supporters eagerly awaiting his arrival held up signs and cheered him.
Wade waved from the sunroof of a car, dressed in blue and gold boubou with a white scarf and black hat.
Wade last returned to Dakar in April 2014 as his son, Karim Wade, was to face trial for charges of corruption and illegally accumulating fortune.
Authorities canceled a rally that was to welcome him then, citing security concerns.

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