Ousmane Sonko: internal Pastef disputes not settled by decrees
During a plenary session dedicated to current affairs at the National Assembly this Friday morning, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly addressed the internal dynamics of his political party, Pastef. Speaking directly to the assembled deputies, he unequivocally stated that disagreements within the movement he leads cannot be resolved through official decrees or regulatory means. Sonko’s […]
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Tchad to host african water forum in N’Djamena july 2026
The State Minister of Finance, Tahir Hamid Nguilin, and the World Bank’s Resident Representative in Chad, Farouk Mollah Banna, held a press briefing this past Friday, May 22, to unveil details about the African Water Forum « From Vision to Action », scheduled for July 15–16, 2026 in N’Djamena. N’Djamena to lead continental water security […]
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Senegal’s prime minister slams western pressure on LGBTQ+ rights
Senegal’s prime minister slams western pressure on LGBTQ+ rights Ali Bamba On Friday, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko criticized Western nations for what he described as an attempt to impose LGBTQ+ values, rejecting any interference that could delay the enforcement of a recently passed law that toughens penalties for same-sex relationships. Debates surrounding LGBTQ+ rights […]
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Senegal enforces tougher penalties for unnatural acts, Sonko rejects foreign criticism
Government stands firm on penal code reform amid international scrutiny Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a resolute message to lawmakers on Friday, affirming that the newly strengthened penalties for acts deemed unnatural will be enforced with unwavering determination. Speaking during a parliamentary session dedicated to current affairs, Sonko dismissed concerns raised by international observers regarding […]
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Senegal prime minister condemns western pressure on homosexuality
Senegal’s prime minister condemns western pressure on homosexuality Senegal Tribune Friday, May 22, 2026 The Senegalese Prime Minister has categorically ruled out any moratorium on the enforcement of laws criminalizing homosexuality, vowing to crack down on what he describes as the spread of such practices in the country. Ousmane Sonko made these remarks while addressing […]
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Senegal’s president faye dismisses prime minister sonko
An official decree confirmed that President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye had terminated the mandate of Mr. Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister, thereby also dissolving the positions of all government ministers and secretaries of state. The decision, broadcast on national television, signaled an institutional shift, coming just hours after the head of government addressed deputies during […]
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Mali’s junta faces collapse as Russian alliance falters
The unraveling of a political strategy often becomes evident as its key backers swiftly depart. In Mali, recent military setbacks against joint offensives by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) rebel groups and jihadists from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) have starkly revealed the systemic failures of the ruling junta. By […]
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Senegal politics: Sonko’s clash with Diomaye over political funds reform
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has publicly exposed a significant disagreement with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye regarding the oversight of political funds—a reform that was a cornerstone of their party’s presidential campaign. The Prime Minister acknowledged that it was Deputy Guy Marius Sagna who initiated the parliamentary process to legislate on the matter. […]
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Sonko challenges president diomaye over Senegal’s secret political funds
Government’s transparency pledge draws sharp reaction from PM Sonko Dakar — Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has publicly distanced himself from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on the contentious issue of political slush funds, declaring a fundamental disagreement over how these resources should be managed. In a rare display of dissent within the ruling coalition, Sonko […]
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Senegal’s Sonko pledges thousands of jobs in economic patriotism drive
In a bold move to address youth unemployment and bolster national economic sovereignty, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made a sweeping pledge before Senegalese lawmakers on May 22, 2026. Speaking during a parliamentary session focused on urgent social priorities, he declared job creation as the cornerstone of his administration’s economic and social agenda. Economic sovereignty and […]
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Senegal’s prime minister condemns western ‘tyranny’ over homosexuality
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko strongly criticized what he termed a “tyranny” from Western nations on Friday, May 22, asserting that these powers are attempting to “impose homosexuality on the rest of the world.” Speaking before lawmakers, Sonko also firmly rejected any suggestion of a moratorium on the country’s recently enacted law, which significantly stiffens […]
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Prime minister ousmane sonko’s firm stance on Senegal’s acts against nature law
During a pivotal session addressing current affairs at the National Assembly on Friday, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko vigorously defended the new legislation designed to impose stricter penalties for acts against nature. He affirmed that this law would be applied with unwavering resolve, ensuring no distinctions or leniency in its enforcement. Sonko issued a stern warning, […]
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