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On May 22, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a forceful defense of his government’s policies during a heated parliamentary session at the National Assembly. This marked his fifth turn answering lawmakers’ questions since the PASTEF-led administration took office. When pressed about the recent legislation that toughens prison sentences for same-sex relations—following over a hundred […]
The Chadian government has confirmed the upcoming African Water Forum, scheduled for 15–16 July 2026 in N’Djamena, signaling a major continental effort to strengthen water security across Africa. In a joint press briefing on 22 May, Tahir Hamid Nguilin, Minister of State and Minister of Finance, and Farouk Mollah Banna, the World Bank’s Resident Representative […]
Senegal PM slams western push for LGBTQ+ rights amid new anti-LGBT legislation Ali Bamba On Friday, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko sharply criticized what he described as Western « tyranny » attempting to « impose » LGBTQ+ values on the country. He firmly rejected any efforts to delay or obstruct the enforcement of a newly […]
22 may 2026 Download pricing gridTheme Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode BREAKING NEWS 22 may 2026NATIONAL DIALOGUE: BASSIROU DIOMAYE FAYE HOLDS MEETING WITH ABDOULAYE DAOUDA DIALLO AND AMADOU KANE ON COUNTRY’S FINANCIAL SITUATION 22 may 2026POLITICAL FUNDS: OUSMANE SONKO CALLS FOR STRONGER AND TRANSPARENT OVERSIGHT 22 may 2026YASSINE FALL UNVEILS JUDICIAL-FINANCIAL POOL […]
Government stands firm on penal code reform despite international criticism Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a firm message to lawmakers on Friday, declaring that the newly enacted law targeting acts against nature will be enforced with zero tolerance. Speaking during a parliamentary session, he dismissed concerns raised by foreign governments and international observers regarding the […]
The Senegalese government has launched a sweeping initiative to overhaul its public asset management, targeting 25 completed but idle infrastructures that have failed to deliver the intended services. Official assessments reveal these underperforming assets hold a combined value of 279 billion West African CFA francs—an enormous sum tied up without generating economic or social returns. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]