Côte d’Ivoire’s youth to gain digital skills through UN and Orange partnership Abidjan — A landmark agreement has been signed in Abidjan to bridge the digital divide among Ivorian youth, particularly young women, through expanded access to digital tools and entrepreneurship opportunities. On May 21, 2026, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Orange Côte […]
Month: May 2026
Senegal’s Prime Minister condemns western influence on homosexuality laws
Senegal’s Prime Minister condemns western influence on homosexuality laws RFI Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:16 PM UTC Add Yahoo as your preferred source to see our articles on Google. In a firm stance, Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s Prime Minister, has ruled out any moratorium on the enforcement of laws against homosexuality, vowing to curb what […]
Senegal’s president sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in sudden move
Official documents confirm that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister, along with all cabinet ministers and state secretaries in the government. This decisive action was made public through a national television broadcast, marking a significant institutional shift just hours after the outgoing prime minister addressed lawmakers during […]
How Moscow’s mercenaries abandoned Mali’s weakened junta
From promises of ironclad security to humiliating retreat The Malian junta’s gamble on foreign paramilitaries has collapsed under the weight of its own miscalculations. After entrusting the nation’s security to Russian-led Africa Corps forces, Bamako now faces a crisis of legitimacy so severe that even Moscow is cutting its losses. The recent loss of key […]
Cotonou’s new Zongo truck park transforms logistics and driver experience
This Friday marked a historic milestone for road transport and port traffic management in Bénin. The Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) inaugurated the Zongo Truck Park, a state-of-the-art facility designed to revolutionize how heavy goods vehicles operate in and around the country’s economic hub. From chaos to order: a 700-space logistics revolution The new truck […]
Senegal’s PM warns of fuel price surge amid global oil volatility
In a candid address to the National Assembly, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko raised the alarm about an imminent spike in fuel prices, driven by escalating global tensions. The Prime Minister emphasized that such a development could severely strain the country’s public finances and national economy, ultimately eroding the purchasing power of Senegalese citizens.
Senegal political funds dispute between Sonko and Diomaye escalates
In a dramatic parliamentary session, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly exposed a sharp disagreement with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over the oversight of political funds—a reform central to their electoral campaign promises. The revelation underscores growing tensions between the two leaders of Senegal’s executive branch. Sonko emphasized that the parliamentary initiative to legislate on […]
Senegal’s PM Sonko intensifies anti-LGBTQ+ stance
Senegal’s PM Sonko intensifies anti-LGBTQ+ stance Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has escalated his rhetoric against homosexuality, accusing Western nations of attempting to “impose” LGBTQ+ rights on Senegal. This declaration comes in a country already grappling with widespread hostility toward LGBTQ+ individuals and recent arrests under anti-sodomy laws. In early March, Senegal passed a law doubling […]
Senegal’s political funds transparency debate intensifies under sonko
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has reiterated his commitment to reinforcing oversight and transparency in the management of political funds, framing it as a campaign promise made to the Senegalese people. During a recent address, he acknowledged a divergence of opinion with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye regarding the implementation of these financial mechanisms. […]
Togo’s visa exemption: a political charm offensive with strict digital controls
On the surface, Togo is presenting itself as a beacon of borderless Africa under the banner of a bold visa exemption policy. Yet beneath the carefully crafted narrative of openness lies a far more restrictive reality, where political posturing overshadows genuine liberalization. President Faure Gnassingbé’s announcement of visa-free entry for all African nationals has thrust […]
Senegal’s political funds debate: sonko challenges president diomaye’s stance
Dakar — Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has publicly challenged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s position on political funds, drawing a clear line between transparency and opacity in Senegal’s governance. In a bold statement, Sonko declared, « I disagree with the President on this matter. I believe he has made a mistake, and I am confident he […]
Senegal’s prime minister unveils thousands of new jobs to boost youth employment
During a pivotal address to national lawmakers on May 22, 2026, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko placed employment at the heart of the government’s economic agenda, pledging to generate thousands of new jobs while reinforcing national economic sovereignty. Concrete commitments for youth employment Standing before the National Assembly during a session of urgent parliamentary questions, […]