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Senegal
French probe “clears” Wade

Investigators have found little evidence to back up the Senegalese government’s claims that the son of former President Abdoulaye Wade hid “ill-gotten gains” in France. [...]

Published on 30.04.2014 at 22:01 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Karim Wade in a corner?

Karim Wade, who has been in preventive custody since April 12, has until October 14 to explain the origin of 28 accounts held in Monaco, the list of which is detailed exclusively by West Africa Newsletter.

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Macky Sall goes for Karim Wade

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French probe “clears” Wade

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Probe into Karim Wade continues

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Wade Falcon's long list of owners

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