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Ousmane Sonko warns western nations over anti-nature laws
During a heated session of parliamentary question time this past Friday, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a firm message regarding the newly enacted legislation targeting acts against nature. Speaking
Read MoreSonko challenges president on political funds transparency
Sonko challenges president on political funds transparency Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has publicly challenged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over the management of political funds, a longstanding debate that resurfaced in
Read MorePastef 2026: Ousmane Sonko remains the sole valid presidential candidate for the party
politics pastef 2026: Ousmane Sonko remains the sole valid presidential candidate for the party The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of Pastef-Les Patriotes has released a provisional list of
Read MoreSenegal prime minister condemns western ‘imposition’ of homosexuality
The Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has strongly criticized Western nations for attempting to ‘impose homosexuality’ on the predominantly Muslim West African nation. Speaking to lawmakers, he dismissed calls for
Read MoreIvory coast unveils major security projects and 2024 haca report in north region
Abidjan, May 2026 — Ivorian daily newspapers highlighted two major national developments on their front pages today: the inauguration of critical defense and security infrastructure in the northern regions and
Read MoreSonko condemns western influence on Senegal’s anti-gay law
Senegal’s prime minister rejects foreign pressure on homosexuality debate The head of government stood firm on Friday against international criticism of a newly enacted law, which increases penalties for same-sex
Read MoreSenegal prime minister condemns western pressure over homosexuality laws
Senegal prime minister condemns western pressure over homosexuality laws Dakar — Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has strongly pushed back against international criticism of the country’s toughened stance on homosexuality,
Read MoreSenegal prime minister condemns western pressure over anti-lgbtq law
In a bold parliamentary statement, Senegal‘s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko forcefully rejected international criticism of the nation’s stricter penalties for same-sex relations. Speaking to lawmakers, he condemned what he described
Read MoreSenegal prime minister slams western pressure on anti-lgbtq+ law
The Prime Minister of Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, has forcefully rejected any calls to reconsider the newly enacted legislation that toughens penalties for same-sex relationships in the West African nation. During
Read MoreGovernment stands firm on anti-gay legislation in Senegal
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has taken a resolute stance in defense of the newly reinforced legislation targeting unnatural acts, addressing the National Assembly with unwavering determination. During Friday’s session
Read MoreWest Africa adopts landmark gender and green economy program
Abidjan, 22 May 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Gender Development Centre (GDC), in partnership with UN Women and specialized ECOWAS agencies, has officially endorsed a
Read MoreSenegal’s prime minister ousmane sonko faces parliamentary scrutiny
Sénégal’s national assembly hosts key government accountability session The National Assembly of Sénégal convened a pivotal plenary session today, dedicated to questions d’actualité au Gouvernement—a formal mechanism for parliamentary oversight
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