Who is Karim WADE in the Epstein files?

He is the sender or recipient in 53 emails with Jeffrey Epstein, dated roughly November 2010 to June 2011. The emails refer to his work on the Ivory Coast crisis and to Dakar, and they show him arranging Senegalese landing permission. That fits Karim Wade, the Senegalese minister and son of then-president Abdoulaye Wade. The emails address him as "ME Karim WADE" and never spell out his identity. The files show an ongoing business and networking relationship.

What did Epstein and Wade discuss?

The emails touch on opportunities in Africa, the structure of possible deals, an EDF-related deal, and Epstein's idea of making Senegal a banking and internet-server hub. They also cover meetings in Paris and New York and the planned trip to Senegal, Mali, Sierra Leone and Gabon. The messages are brief and do not describe any finished transaction. Nothing in them shows that any deal went ahead.

Does Prince Andrew appear in the Wade emails?

Yes. In a 4 December 2010 email Epstein tells Wade he is with Prince Andrew at his New York house and mentions "the opportuites in Africa." Prince Andrew is linked to Wade in 8 shared documents. The files do not show Andrew writing to Wade or taking part in any deal.

Did Epstein travel to Senegal?

The files show planning but do not confirm a trip. In April and May 2011 Wade proposed a West Africa itinerary, Epstein's staff asked about visas, and a Senegalese landing authorization was sent to Epstein's pilot. Whether the visit happened is not established by these emails.

Does the archive show wrongdoing by Karim Wade?

No. The emails show a relationship with Epstein and talk of business ideas, but they do not allege or show any crime by Wade. Wade was separately convicted in Senegal in 2015 of illicit enrichment, a case unrelated to Epstein.

Who is Karim WADE in the Epstein files?

He is the sender or recipient in 53 emails with Jeffrey Epstein, dated roughly November 2010 to June 2011. The emails refer to his work on the Ivory Coast crisis and to Dakar, and they show him arranging Senegalese landing permission. That fits Karim Wade, the Senegalese minister and son of then-president Abdoulaye Wade. The emails address him as "ME Karim WADE" and never spell out his identity. The files show an ongoing business and networking relationship.

What did Epstein and Wade discuss?

The emails touch on opportunities in Africa, the structure of possible deals, an EDF-related deal, and Epstein's idea of making Senegal a banking and internet-server hub. They also cover meetings in Paris and New York and the planned trip to Senegal, Mali, Sierra Leone and Gabon. The messages are brief and do not describe any finished transaction. Nothing in them shows that any deal went ahead.

Does Prince Andrew appear in the Wade emails?

Yes. In a 4 December 2010 email Epstein tells Wade he is with Prince Andrew at his New York house and mentions "the opportuites in Africa." Prince Andrew is linked to Wade in 8 shared documents. The files do not show Andrew writing to Wade or taking part in any deal.

Did Epstein travel to Senegal?

The files show planning but do not confirm a trip. In April and May 2011 Wade proposed a West Africa itinerary, Epstein's staff asked about visas, and a Senegalese landing authorization was sent to Epstein's pilot. Whether the visit happened is not established by these emails.

Does the archive show wrongdoing by Karim Wade?

No. The emails show a relationship with Epstein and talk of business ideas, but they do not allege or show any crime by Wade. Wade was separately convicted in Senegal in 2015 of illicit enrichment, a case unrelated to Epstein.

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Senegalese businessman, referenced in Epstein-related financial documents

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The files hold a run of emails between Jeffrey Epstein and "ME Karim WADE" from November 2010 to June 2011. They cover business ideas for Africa, meetings in Paris and New York, and a planned trip to West Africa. The details match Karim Wade, the Senegalese minister and son of then-president Abdoulaye Wade.

All 87 documents are emails, and 53 have Wade in the From, To or Cc header, so this is direct correspondence. The messages run from November 2010 to June 2011 and are mostly short, informal exchanges between Wade and Epstein. Staff such as Lesley Groff and Sarah K sometimes handle logistics. The files include no legal, financial, travel or government records about him. Many of the other 34 documents are the same threads repeated as forwards or quoted replies.

Key Highlights

•In a November 2010 email, Epstein thanks Wade for coming and writes that "there are many things to consider." Another email that month says he has "researched your legal sy[stem]" and mentions that "Sultan" will be in New York in early December.
•On 17 November 2010 Epstein writes that he "thought about making senegal a banking center / internet server, base." In another message he says he is focusing on the "credibility, safety, integrity" of a twenty-first-century state.
•On 4 December 2010 Epstein emails Wade: "I m with Prince Andrew at my house in New York, call if you get a chance," adding a reference to "the opportuites in Africa." Wade replies that he is tied up with the crisis in Ivory Coast.
•On 24 December 2010 Epstein writes, "Edf deal is interesting." On 3 January 2011 he says he hopes to come to Africa soon.
•In April 2011 Epstein invites Wade for a drink and says he has "many questions re structure." He also tells Wade that Jes Staley, whom he describes as head of JPMorgan's investment bank, is confirmed for a meeting. He adds "and like you, next leader."
•On 28 April 2011 Wade writes about organizing a trip to Senegal, Mali, Sierra Leone and Gabon. Sarah K replies that she and Epstein will need visas for all three countries. The files do not show whether the trip took place.
•On 14 May 2011 Wade sends a Senegalese landing authorization, which is forwarded to Larry Visoski. A June 2011 email arranges a "JE tonight" dinner or meeting for Wade.
•In May 2011 Wade writes that he is in Kuwait and the UAE, and later China. He also writes that he will meet someone named Desmond.

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Document Mentions (20 of 87)

EFTA00751816.pdf

EFTA00751816

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we will have fun. Regards and have a safe trip back to your paradise Island. Regards. Karim From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: ME Karim WADE Sent: Mon Nov 15 18:59:25 2010 Subject: Thanks for coming. I think there are many things to consider.. I feel confident that we will have fun. Th

EFTA00776586.pdf

EFTA00776586

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: ME Karim WADE Subject: Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 11:54:01 +0000 I m with Prince Andrew at my house in New York, call if you get a chance the opportuites in Africa

EFTA00776634.pdf

EFTA00776634

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From: Jeevacation [email protected]> To: ME Karim WADE Subject: Re: Re: Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:12:19 +0000 In 3 hrs Sony for all the typos .Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4, 2010, at 12:00 PM, ME Karim

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EFTA00776640.pdf

EFTA00776640

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Subject: Re: Re: Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 19:23:58 +0000 Jeffrey. Cell Sony for all the typos .Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4, 2010, at 12:00 PM, ME Karim WADE > wrote: Sorry Jeffrey, I am on the crisis on Ivory Coast this is why I was not reachable. Can I call u now. Cu From: Jeffrey Epstein <jeevacation

EFTA00776880.pdf

EFTA00776880

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: Sultan Bin Sula em , ME Karim WADE Subject: Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:18:33 +0000 any trip ideas yet? The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attor

EFTA00776944.pdf

EFTA00776944

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: ME Karim WADE Subject: Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:33:53 +0000 Let me know your schedule , Sultan will be in New York in early Dec, I have researched your legal sy

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EFTA00435522.pdf

EFTA00435522

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: Lesley Groff Subject: Fwd: Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:57:34 +0000 Forwarded message From: ME Karim WADE Date: Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 12:43 AM Subject: Re: To: "[email protected]" [email protected]> Ok for me @17pm. Cu trnnv and txs From: Jeffr

EFTA00435647.pdf

EFTA00435647

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From: ME Karim WADE To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Cc: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:23:00 +0000 Will do so. Cu De : Jeffrey Epst

EFTA00435636.pdf

EFTA00435636

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: ME Karim WADE ctl Cc: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:21:56 +0000 would you like to stop by for a drink/tea/coffee around 6. I have many q

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EFTA00435642.pdf

EFTA00435642

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0 Great. I will follow up Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 1I Apr 2011 07:21:56 +0200 To: ME Karim WADE Cc: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: would you like to stop by for a drink/tea/coffee around 6. I have many questions re structure .. please coordinate

EFTA00559607.pdf

EFTA00559607

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From: To: ME Karim WADE <MI IM> Subject: Re: Sultan Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:39:37 +0000 Hello Karim, Jeffrey's apartment is at We look forward to seeing you Monday at

EFTA00561731.pdf

EFTA00561731

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From: Sarah K To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:52:37 +0000 Begin forwarded message: From: ME Karim WADE <I Date: April 28, 2011 7:27:47 PM EDT To: " " < Subject: Re: Am planning to orga trip in Senegal, Mali, Sierra Leone and Gabon. I think that Sul

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EFTA00561732.pdf

EFTA00561732

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ill need visas for all 3 of these countries as well as yellow fever vaccinations and possibly more booster shots Begin forwarded message: From: ME Karim WADE Date: April 28, 2011 7:27:47 PM EDT To: " Subject: Re: Am planning to orga trip in Senegal, Mali, Sierra Leone and Gabon. I think that Sultan wa

EFTA00561734.pdf

EFTA00561734

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From: Sarah K To: ME Karim WADE <MI IM> Subject: Re: Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:47:31 +0000 Jeffrey and I will need visas for all 3 of these countries. He wanted me to ask you if

EFTA00562005.pdf

EFTA00562005

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From: To: Larry Visoski ctl Subject: Fwd: Hi Date: Sat, 14 May 2011 16:15:47 +0000 Begin forwarded message: From: ME Karim WADE Date: Ma 14, 2011 12:18:47 PM EDT To: Subject: Re: Fwd: Hi Please see below the landing autorisation for Senegal : 1031/2011/ANACS/DTAET du 14/0

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EFTA00562266.pdf

EFTA00562266

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From: To: ME Karim WADE <MI IM> Subject: Re: JE tonight Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:26:24 +0000 Jeffrey would like to plan on Wednesday as we are leaving early Thursday mor

EFTA00670944.pdf

EFTA00670944

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From: ME Karim WADE To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:39:41 +0000 Let me know so we can catch up From: Jeffr

EFTA00689269.pdf

EFTA00689269

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From: ME Karim WADE To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Fwd: St: Date: Fri, 06 May 2011 23:27:23 +0000 Done will meet with Desmond monday

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EFTA00689287.pdf

EFTA00689287

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From: ME Karim WADE To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Fwd: SA: Date: Sat, 07 May 2011 05:17:18 +0000 Very good. Will discuss with him t

EFTA00654329.pdf

EFTA00654329

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From: ME Karim WADE To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:46:39 +0000 Will be in Paris end next week (starting 7th) and

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