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Abdoulaye Wade announces his upcoming return to Senegal

Former President Abdoulaye Wade, absent from Senegal since November 28, 2024, is planning to return to the country soon. This information comes from Pape Samba Mboup, who recently spoke with Wade by phone. Mboup stated that Wade contacted him to offer condolences for his wife's passing and informed him of his imminent return. This conversation marks a reconciliation between Wade and Mboup, who were former colleagues in the Senegalese Democratic Party PDS but had a falling out after the party lost power. Wade's return is anticipated ahead of his 100th birthday on May 26, which is expected to be a national tribute.