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Senegal prime minister stands firm on anti-gay law amid global backlash
On May 22, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a forceful defense of his government’s policies during a heated parliamentary session, marking his fifth round of responses to lawmakers since
Read MorePolitical funds transparency debate reignites in Senegal
In a bold move to enhance accountability, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reignited discussions around the rigorous regulation of political funds during a parliamentary session. Addressing lawmakers, Sonko emphasized
Read MoreNiger politics: Maïmouna Sène criticizes Ousmane Sonko’s judicial populism
In a sharp rebuke delivered at the National Assembly, former legislator Maïmouna Sène, a key figure in the Alliance Pour la République (APR), leveled harsh criticism at Prime Minister Ousmane
Read MoreOusmane sonko clarifies internal pastef disputes at national assembly
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly clarified the approach to internal disagreements within his Pastef party during Friday morning’s plenary session of current affairs questions at the National Assembly. Addressing the
Read MoreSenegal political leader condemns western influence on lgbtq+ rights
During a heated parliamentary session in Dakar, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a firm condemnation of what he described as external attempts to enforce Western ideologies on African societies.
Read MoreN’Djamena to host african water forum in july 2026
This Friday, May 22, the Minister of State for Finance, Tahir Hamid Nguilin, and the World Bank’s Resident Representative in Chad, Farouk Mollah Banna, held a press briefing to unveil
Read MoreSenegal’s rising political tensions over western LGBTQ+ influence
Senegal’s rising political tensions over western LGBTQ+ influence In recent years, the subject of LGBTQ+ rights has become a flashpoint in Senegal, a predominantly Muslim nation where traditional values clash
Read MoreSenegal’s prime minister lambasts western pressure over LGBTQ+ rights
Senegal’s prime minister lambasts western pressure over LGBTQ+ rights Ousmane Sonko During a parliamentary address, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko forcefully condemned what he described as Western “tyranny” in attempting
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Read MoreSenegal government enforces stricter penalties for unnatural acts
Senegal’s government stands firm on penal code reform amid international scrutiny In a decisive response to parliamentary scrutiny, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko declared on Friday that the newly enacted legislation
Read MoreSenegal targets 25 underused state infrastructures for revival
The Senegalese government has launched a comprehensive review of its public assets, focusing on 25 completed yet idle infrastructures that have failed to deliver the expected services. Official assessments reveal
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire partnership to boost youth digital inclusion
Côte d’Ivoire teams up with global and private sectors to empower young innovators Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — A landmark agreement has been sealed between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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