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A French citizen has been held in detention in Senegal since February 14, facing charges including “unnatural acts.” This comes as Senegal significantly strengthened its legislation against same-sex relations in March, with penalties now extending up to ten years in prison. The French embassy in Dakar is actively observing the situation of its national. A […]

From its headquarters in New York, the United Nations Security Council has issued a robust condemnation of the appalling terrorist assaults perpetrated by jihadist factions linked to Al-Qaeda across Mali since April 25. The Council unequivocally demanded that all those responsible for these heinous acts be brought to justice. In a statement, the Council underscored […]

Monde Répression accrue contre les homosexuels au Sénégal : une nouvelle loi durcit le ton Il y a 21 minutes•3 min Partager Alors que Bruxelles s’apprête à célébrer ce samedi 16 mai le 30e anniversaire de sa Pride Parade, marquant trois décennies de lutte pour la visibilité et l’égalité, le contraste avec la réalité au Sénégal […]

Facing a cutoff from international eurobond markets following revelations of its 2024 budget revisions, Sénégal has profoundly shifted its financing strategy, making the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) public securities market its primary funding source. Over the initial four months of the fiscal year, the Senegalese Public Treasury successfully mobilized an impressive 1311.3 […]

With a first Premier League title since 2004 within touching distance, Arsenal cannot afford to drop points in their remaining fixtures. The narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham last weekend may have removed the biggest hurdle in their path, but the Gunners must still approach their final home game of the season with caution. On […]

Algeria and Chad have taken significant strides in deepening their strategic partnership this week, formalizing two critical agreements in the realms of public works and energy during reciprocal visits to N’Djamena and Algiers. The aim? To expedite commitments made in April and strengthen South-South cooperation. Advancing trans-Saharan connectivity In N’Djamena, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works […]

Sénégal: political turmoil over rumored resignation of pastef leader sonko A recent closed-door gathering of party officials has ignited fresh speculation about a potential resignation within PASTEF-Les Patriotes, thrusting the movement into the spotlight once again. El Malick Ndiaye, Speaker of the National Assembly and senior figure in the party, swiftly addressed the claims with […]

In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through Senegal’s political landscape, journalist Madiambal Diagne sparked controversy by suggesting that Ousmane Sonko, the country’s Prime Minister, had tendered his resignation. The claim triggered an immediate response from Amadou Ba, a leading figure within the PASTEF party, who framed the announcement as part of a calculated […]

At 51 years old, Matar Ndiaga Seck, long regarded in certain political circles as a close ally of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) amid allegations tied to « acts against nature ». Arrest follows regional police alert The detention comes after a warrant was issued […]

Matar Ndiaga Seck, a 51-year-old political figure widely described as a close associate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) following allegations of « acts against nature ». The arrest follows a warrant issued by police authorities in Linguère, a town in the Louga region of northern […]