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Diao had longed to return to Senegal for good, but under French regulations he had to spend half the year in France to continue receiving his 950-euro (US$1,020) monthly pension.
Elegantly clad in an immaculate white gown and matching cap, Yoro Diao, 95, was wreathed in smiles after officiating at the baptism of his brand-new great-grandson.