Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ+ law to be strictly enforced, Sonko declares

africa Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ+ law to be strictly enforced, Sonko declares Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal has confirmed the government’s commitment to implementing a newly toughened law against same-sex relationships

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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

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N’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

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Breaking news in Niamey and latest Niger politics updates

22 may 2026 download tariff grid Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode breaking news may 22, 2026national dialogue: bassirou diomaye faye meets abdoulaye daouda diallo and amadou kane

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Senegal 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

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Côte 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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Senegal’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

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How 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

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Cotonou’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

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Rising 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

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Togo’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

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Sonko 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

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