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At a tense session of the National Assembly, Maïmouna Sène, former lawmaker and key figure in the Alliance Pour la République (APR), launched a sharp critique against Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. She accused him of resorting to what she termed « judicial populism » as a distraction from the country’s pressing economic challenges. The veteran […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly addressed the management of internal tensions within his Pastef party during a plenary session for current affairs questions at the National Assembly this Friday morning. Speaking before the deputies, he asserted with conviction that disagreements within the political movement he leads cannot be resolved through regulatory decrees. This statement effectively […]
During a heated address at the National Assembly, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a bold statement that has sparked national debate. He accused Western powers of attempting to forcefully impose homosexuality on African societies, framing it as a cultural threat to the continent’s traditional values. The remarks came amid growing tensions over LGBTQ+ rights […]
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’s Sonko slams western imposition of LGBTQ+ values euronews videos Fri, May 22, 2026 at 3:28 PM UTC Set Yahoo as your preferred source to view our articles on Google. Controversy surrounding LGBTQ+ issues has intensified in Senegal over recent years, a predominantly Muslim nation where advocating for gay rights is frequently perceived as an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]