Chad appoints 12 security attachés to diplomatic missions
Tchad strengthens diplomatic security with 12 new attachés Chad has taken a significant step in bolstering its diplomatic presence abroad with the appointment of twelve security attachés to key missions. Through Decree N°1016/PR/PM/MAEIATE/2026, issued on May 22, 2026, the government formalized the assignments of these officers to represent the nation’s interests with heightened protection. The […]
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Senegal’s president dismisses ousmane sonko as prime minister
Senegal: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removes Ousmane Sonko from office The political landscape of Senegal has shifted dramatically with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminating Ousmane Sonko’s tenure as Prime Minister and Head of Government. Editorial Staff |May 23, 2026|2 min read AAA Summarize Listen Comment President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated Ousmane Sonko’s role as […]
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Sénégal debates LGBT rights amid rising legal restrictions
The Prime Minister of Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, recently addressed Sénégal’s National Assembly, sharply criticizing what he termed the « diktat » of Western nations. In his speech, he went further, accusing the West of attempting to « impose homosexuality » on sovereign nations. His remarks come at a time of escalating political tensions between national […]
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Senegal anti-lgbtq+ law enforcement confirmed by prime minister sonko
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, […]
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Senegal’s prime minister stands firm on anti-homosexuality law amid global backlash
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 […]
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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 tackles 279 billion cfa wasted on unused public infrastructures
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 […]
Read MoreIvory Coast youth digital inclusion gets boost from un and Orange partnership
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 […]
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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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Cotonou’s zongo parking transforms truck logistics with modern hub
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 […]
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Senegal’s prime minister escalates anti-lgbt rhetoric amid growing tensions
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 […]
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Togo’s visa exemption: a strategic manoeuvre with digital controls
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 […]
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