Senegal’s electoral reform: Diomaye Faye clears path for fair voting rules

President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has officially enacted Law No. 2026-10, a sweeping revision of Senegal’s electoral code. The landmark legislation, approved by the National Assembly with a three-fifths majority,

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Abidjan hosts ECOWAS for gender, climate action, and green economy discussions

Abidjan served as the focal point for a significant regional workshop on Friday, May 15, 2026, as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launched a two-day gathering. This

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Senegal: prominent figure linked to ousmane sonko arrested amidst legal crackdown

A judicial matter is currently generating significant attention across Sénégal following the apprehension of Matar Ndiaga Seck, a 51-year-old individual widely identified by local media as a political figure with

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High-profile arrest in Senegal stirs debate over strengthened homosexuality laws

Judicial proceedings have sparked considerable discussion across Senegal following the arrest of 51-year-old Matar Ndiaga Seck. He is widely recognized as a political figure with connections to influential government circles.

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Lyon lens crucial clash for champions league spot

Lyon and Lens collide in a high-stakes Ligue 1 clash The previous encounter saw Lens eliminate Lyon on penalties in the French Cup The Groupama Stadium hosts a decisive Ligue

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Ligue 1 final day: european qualification and relegation playoff battles reach fever pitch

Ligue 1 final day: european qualification and relegation playoff battles reach fever pitch Frédéric Denis The 34th and final matchday of Ligue 1 football is set for this Sunday, May

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President Faye signs electoral code reform amid Sénégal political debate

The enactment of the revised Electoral Code by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye continues to ignite discussions across Sénégal. Following a period of intense political deliberation and several days of anticipation,

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A french national’s detention in Senegal highlights strict homosexuality laws

Monde • Sénégal A french national’s detention in Senegal highlights strict homosexuality laws A French engineer, approximately thirty years old, has been held in detention in Senegal since his arrest

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French citizen detained in Sénégal amidst strict anti-LGBT+ legislation

A French national has been held in detention in Senegal since February 14, facing charges including “unnatural acts.” Senegal significantly strengthened its laws against homosexual relations in March, making them

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Un security council denounces Mali terrorist assaults

The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the horrific extremist assaults perpetrated by jihadist groups linked to Al-Qaeda across Mali since April 25. The international body

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New anti-lgbtq+ laws in Senegal spark widespread backlash

In a sharp reversal of its human rights commitments, Senegal has enacted sweeping legislation that intensifies persecution against LGBTQ+ individuals, marking a dramatic shift in the country’s legal landscape. The

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Sénégal’s strategic pivot to UEMOA market for crucial financing

Deprived of access to international Eurobond markets following revelations of its 2024 budget revisions, Sénégal has strategically transformed the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) public securities market into

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