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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 […]

The National Assembly of Senegal convened a high-stakes plenary session today, dedicated to pressing questions directed at the Government. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, accompanied by key cabinet members, appeared before legislators to address pressing national issues in a transparent exchange. This rare parliamentary forum provided an opportunity for Senegal’s elected representatives to seek clarifications on […]

SENEGAL-INSTITUTIONS Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his governmental team are scheduled to appear before the deputies this Thursday in Dakar. This quarterly session for current affairs questions aligns with the constitutional mandate for overseeing governmental actions and adheres to Article 104 of the National Assembly’s internal regulations. The session is anticipated to last 202 minutes […]

Dakar, Senegal – Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal has issued a directive to government ministers, urging the expedited completion and operationalization of critical public infrastructure projects currently underway across the nation. During a pivotal interministerial council meeting on infrastructure held in Dakar, the head of government underscored the urgent necessity of dismantling administrative, financial, […]

SENEGAL-GOVERNMENT Dakar, May 21 – Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, issued a strong directive to his cabinet members on Thursday in Dakar, emphasizing the critical need to finalize and activate ongoing infrastructure developments within their respective ministries. “Regarding maritime and port facilities, I urge the Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy to implement the necessary […]

Just days prior to the revered Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko undertook a significant courtesy visit to Monseigneur André Guèye, the esteemed Archbishop of Dakar, this past Thursday. The Senegalese Primature confirmed this important engagement.  The gathering was characterized by exceptionally warm and cordial discussions between the two figures. During their exchange, Archbishop […]

Senegal’s Premier Ousmane Sonko mobilizes urgent action to revive 245 stalled public projects worth billions Dakar, May 21, 2026 — Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has taken decisive action to address a mounting infrastructure crisis, convening a high-level inter-ministerial meeting at the Presidential Administrative Building named after Mamadou Dia. The government’s audit has uncovered 245 public […]

During a high-level interministerial meeting on infrastructure development, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko sharply questioned Justice Minister Yassine Fall about the slow judicial response to financial discrepancies uncovered in recent audits. The exchange highlighted growing frustration over accountability in public spending. The Prime Minister expressed skepticism about the government’s current approach, stating that citizens are being […]

Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist, Franco-Burkinabè Bassirou Diomaye Faye Ousmane Sonko Published today Reading time: 1 minute Read in app Share Political dynamics in Sénégal are intensifying as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko engage in a high-stakes battle over the future of national dialogue. The tension between these two influential […]

Chad’s vice prime minister in charge of territorial administration, Limane Mahamat, has been on a monitoring and evaluation mission in Moundou since May 19, 2026. The visit focuses on assessing regional governance structures and their effectiveness in addressing local needs. High-level discussions in Logone Occidental The two-day gathering, held May 20-21 at the Logone Occidental […]

Senegal’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko faces national assembly in sudden session Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is poised for a potentially heated exchange with members of parliament during tomorrow’s current affairs questions session. This parliamentary engagement has sparked considerable intrigue due to its sudden, unexpected scheduling. The precise reasons behind this calendar alteration remain undisclosed, fueling […]

Professor Mohamed Maouloud has taken the helm of the opposition collective amidst a significant moment, marked by the successful organization of a massive rally that drew tens of thousands of people to Nouakchott. Mauritania is currently navigating a period defined by numerous formidable challenges. These include a national dialogue process that has been stalled for […]