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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Senegal’s prime minister condemns western ‘imposed’ homosexuality agenda In early March, Senegal passed a sweeping amendment to its penal code, doubling the prison sentences for same-sex relations to five to ten years. The controversial legislation was signed into law by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on March 31, sparking intense debate both domestically and abroad. During […]
During a high-stakes session at the National Assembly addressing unnatural acts, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a resolute address this Friday, firmly defending the newly reinforced legislation targeting such offenses. Speaking during the Questions to the Government segment, he emphasized that the law will apply without exception, regardless of the perpetrator’s status or influence. The […]