Karim Wade Son of Ex-Senegal president, sentenced to 6 years imprisonment for corruption

The flamboyant son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, Karim Wade has been sentenced to 6 years in prison for financial impropriety and corruption. The 46 year old Karim who was nicknamed "Minister of Heaven and Earth" during his tenure as Minister was found guilty of "illicit enrichment".

His trial started in June 2014 with charges including illegal acquisition of companies and a large amount of real estate while serving in various govt posts during his father's 2000-2012 presidency.

Karim, who has since been in custody since April 2013, however denied the charges brought against him. Today's verdict comes just two days after his father, Abdoulaye Wade (pictured left) was picked by Senegal's once ruling Democratic Party to be its candidate in the next presidential election.