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.
West Africa Senegal’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Will Be Fully Enforced, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Declares A definitive stance on Senegal’s strengthened legal measures against same-sex relations was taken by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko during a parliamentary session on May 22, 2026. The announcement comes amidst growing international criticism, particularly from Western governments and human rights organizations, […]
On May 22, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a fiery defense of his government’s policies during a parliamentary session, marking his fifth round of address since assuming office. Addressing lawmakers, Sonko was questioned about a newly enacted law that increases prison sentences for same-sex relationships. Over 100 individuals have faced arrests in just three […]
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 […]
The Senegalese government is taking decisive action to address inefficiencies in its public asset management, focusing on 25 completed but unused infrastructures that have failed to deliver their intended services. According to official assessments, these dormant assets represent a staggering 279 billion CFA francs—an immobilized budget that generates neither economic nor social returns. The situation […]
Major initiative to bridge digital divide for young Ivorians Abidjan — A landmark collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Orange Côte d’Ivoire is set to transform digital inclusion across the country. The strategic agreement, signed in Abidjan on May 21, 2026, aims to empower young people—especially young women—through digital skills training, startup […]
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 […]
The Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) has ushered in a new era for road transport and port traffic management in Bénin. On May 22, 2026, the opening of the Zongo Parking facility—a state-of-the-art terminal—marked a pivotal moment for both logistics operators and long-haul truck drivers across West Africa. a 700-space solution to end logistical chaos […]
Senegal’s prime minister escalates anti-lgbt rhetoric amid growing tensions Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has intensified criticism of homosexuality, framing Western pressure as an attempt to “impose” LGBTQ+ rights on Senegal. His remarks come at a time of rising hostility and multiple arrests under existing anti-homosexuality laws. In early March, Senegal passed a controversial law doubling […]
Beneath the grand facade of an ‘Africa without borders’ meticulously presented by Lomé, the abolition of entry visas for Togo conceals a far less straightforward reality. This measure, a blend of political communication and stringent digital oversight, appears less as genuine openness and more as a calculated geopolitical strategy. President Faure Gnassingbé is once again […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
