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.
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.” […]
may 22, 2026 Downloadprice listTheme Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Senegal’s prime minister ousmane sonko enforces strict anti-lgbtq+ law top stories may 22, 2026
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 […]
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 […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has initiated stringent regulations concerning international travel for both General Directors and ministers. These fresh directives aim to tighten control over administrative movements, which the head of government has deemed excessive. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko recently unveiled a series of new protocols designed to more effectively manage overseas trips undertaken by […]
