Abdoulaye Wade is Senegalese, not French. He was born in Saint-Louis, Senegal, which was then a French colony. However, Senegal gained independence from France in 1960, and Wade became a citizen of Senegal. He served as the President of Senegal from 2000 to 2012.
Exploring the Legacy of Abdoulaye Wade: A Quiz on Senegal's Longest Serving President