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Senegal’s Sonko rejects Western pressure on homosexuality debate
Senegal’s Sonko rejects Western pressure on homosexuality debate Reporting from Dakar Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has made his stance crystal clear: Senegal will not impose a moratorium on enforcing laws
Read MoreSenegal’s president sacks prime minister Ousmane Sonko amid political tension
A sweeping reshuffle has swept through Senegal’s political landscape tonight after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, along with every minister and secretary of
Read MoreHow the russian trap tightened around Mali’s junta
When security outsourcing leads to collapse: the Mali junta’s miscalculation The speed at which allies abandon a failing strategy often reveals its true nature. In Mali, the junta’s decision to
Read MoreCotonou’s Zongo parking lot welcomes first trucks, boosting logistics efficiency
Cotonou’s newest logistics jewel: the Zongo parking lot opens its gates to heavy trucks Friday, May 22, 2026, will be remembered as the day Cotonou’s transport landscape changed forever. The
Read MoreRising fuel prices loom over Senegal’s economy as pm issues warning
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised the alarm over a potential spike in fuel prices, warning that international market volatility could force upward adjustments at the pump. Speaking to
Read MorePolitical funds reform: sonko’s clash with president faye over legislative control
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has exposed a sharp disagreement with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye regarding the oversight of political funds, a reform central to their party’s electoral
Read MoreSenegal’s prime minister sonko intensifies stance against homosexuality
Senegal’s prime minister sonko intensifies stance against homosexuality Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sharply criticized what he describes as foreign pressure to normalize homosexuality in Senegal, a nation where anti-LGBTQ+
Read MoreSenegal politics: prime minister pushes for stricter political fund oversight
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reiterated his commitment to tighter oversight and transparency in the management of political funds, framing it as a core pledge made to the Senegalese people
Read MoreTogo’s visa exemption: a political charm offensive with strict digital controls
The announcement of a visa exemption for all African nationals entering Togo has sparked global attention, positioning Lomé as a champion of regional integration. While the initiative appears to herald
Read MoreSonko challenges president over political funds transparency in Senegal
In a rare public show of disagreement with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko openly challenged the government’s stance on political funds—a long-standing and contentious issue in
Read MoreSénégal economy boost: thousands of jobs promised by pm sonko
Sénégal’s Economic Future Secures Thousands of New Jobs Under Sonko’s Leadership The Prime Minister of Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing job creation as the
Read MoreSenegal prime minister condemns western pressure on lgbtq+ rights
The Government of Senegal has doubled the prison sentences for same-sex relations, raising concerns about human rights in the West African nation. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a sharp rebuke
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