Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
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 […]
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, […]
Prime Minister Sonko disputes president’s stance on political funds Tensions have surfaced within Senegal’s government as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly challenged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s handling of political funds—a debate that has simmered since 2019. While Sonko advocates for strict transparency, he maintains that these funds are necessary, highlighting a fundamental disagreement over their […]
Politics Pastef 2026: Ousmane Sonko remains sole presidential candidate for party leadership 22 May 2026 The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of Pastef-Les Patriotes has released the provisional list of candidates vying for the party presidency, ahead of the upcoming political convention. According to the official statement, only Ousmane Sonko’s bid has been deemed […]
Senegal tightens anti-gay laws under Sonko’s leadership The West African nation, predominantly Muslim, has recently approved stricter penalties for same-sex relationships, reflecting a growing wave of opposition to LGBTQ+ rights in the country. Today at 2:00 PM—Reading time: The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has condemned what he describes as a Western “tyranny” attempting […]
Abidjan witnessed a bustling news cycle on Friday, May 22, 2026, as daily newspapers prominently featured a range of pressing national topics. Foremost among these were the inauguration of crucial defense and security facilities in the Northern region and the official submission of the 2024-2025 report from the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA). Northern […]
Senegal’s PM condemns western ‘tyranny’ over homosexuality stance Breaking news. Senegal’s Prime Minister has forcefully rejected international criticism following the ratification of a strict new law targeting same-sex relations, asserting that Western nations cannot dictate the country’s moral and legal framework. Sonko’s fiery defense of national sovereignty In a passionate address to lawmakers, Senegalese Prime […]
Senegal prime minister rejects western pressure on homosexuality law Actus. Prime Minister Sonko condemns Western interference Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko strongly criticized what he termed the “tyranny of the West” regarding homosexuality during a parliamentary address on Friday, May 21. He accused Western nations of attempting to impose their cultural values on the global […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has forcefully countered foreign criticism of the nation’s stringent new legislation targeting same-sex relations. During a parliamentary address, he framed the growing pressure from Western governments and organisations as an attempt to impose what he termed ‘an alien ideology’ on Africa. Speaking to lawmakers, Sonko did not mince […]
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has unequivocally dismissed any attempts to challenge the nation’s recently enacted legislation, which imposes stricter penalties for homosexual relations. During an address to parliamentarians on Friday, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko sharply criticized what he termed “Western tyranny,” alleging an agenda to “impose homosexuality on the rest of the world.” […]
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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – A significant regional program focused on gender, climate change, and the green economy has received validation in Abidjan. This integrated initiative was endorsed by the ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG) in collaboration with UN Women and various specialized ECOWAS agencies. The validation meeting, which took place on May 15 and […]
