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.
On “L’Arbre à Palabres”, political analysts convened to discuss the recent arrests of opposition figures across Chad. In Chad, opposition leader Succès Masra remains incarcerated after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal on Thursday. The former Prime Minister, apprehended in May 2025, received a twenty-year prison sentence for “dissemination of hateful and xenophobic messages” and […]
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 […]
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 […]
« La Loi anti-LGBT sera renforcée s’il le faut », Ousmane Sonko. Pour regarder ce contenu, veuillez activer JavaScript ou essayer un autre navigateur. « La Loi anti-LGBT sera renforcée s’il le faut », Ousmane Sonko. Published il y a 4 heures Face aux députés lors des questions d’actualité à l’Assemblée nationale ce vendredi, Ousmane […]
« La Loi anti-LGBT sera renforcée s’il le faut », Ousmane Sonko. Pour regarder ce contenu, veuillez activer JavaScript ou essayer un autre navigateur. « La Loi anti-LGBT sera renforcée s’il le faut », Ousmane Sonko. Published il y a une heure Face aux députés lors des questions d’actualité à l’Assemblée nationale ce vendredi, Ousmane […]
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, […]
Senegal’s anti-homosexuality law to be enforced insists Sonko Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko reaffirms the government’s commitment to implementing stricter penalties for same-sex relations in Senegal. Editorial Staff | May 22, 2026 | 3 min read A A A Summarize Listen Comment Senegal’s sovereignty under scrutiny as new penalties take effect The Senegalese government is set […]
APR official challenges Ousmane Sonko to present evidence in court In a sharp public statement, Maimouna Sène, a key figure in the Alliance Pour la République (APR), has called on Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to back up his claims with concrete legal action if he possesses any evidence of wrongdoing. Her remarks underscore growing […]
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 […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko recently reiterated his firm intention to implement stricter oversight mechanisms for political funds, aiming to ensure greater accountability in their allocation and use. This stance notably diverges from the perspective held by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on this sensitive fiscal matter. Addressing parliamentarians during a session dedicated to current affairs at […]
In a sharp rebuke from within the political landscape of Senegal, former lawmaker Maïmouna Sène, a key figure in the Alliance Pour la République (APR), has accused Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of resorting to what she terms as ‘judicial populism’—a tactic she argues diverts attention from the country’s pressing economic challenges. The APR executive member […]
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 […]
