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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22 may 2026 Download our pricing gridTheme Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode BREAKING NEWS 22 may 2026NATIONAL DIALOGUE: BASSIROU DIOMAYE FAYE MEETS WITH ABDOULAYE DAOUDA DIALLO AND AMADOU KANE ON COUNTRY’S FINANCIAL SITUATION 22 may 2026POLITICAL FUNDS: OUSMANE SONKO CALLS FOR STRONGER AND TRANSPARENT OVERSIGHT 22 may 2026YASSINE FALL UNVEILS JUDICIAL FINANCIAL […]
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Senegal enforces tougher penalties for unnatural acts, Sonko rejects foreign criticism
Government stands firm on penal code reform amid international scrutiny Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a resolute message to lawmakers on Friday, affirming that the newly strengthened penalties for acts deemed unnatural will be enforced with unwavering determination. Speaking during a parliamentary session dedicated to current affairs, Sonko dismissed concerns raised by international observers regarding […]
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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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Senegal prime minister condemns western pressure on homosexuality
Senegal’s prime minister condemns western pressure on homosexuality Senegal Tribune Friday, May 22, 2026 The Senegalese Prime Minister has categorically ruled out any moratorium on the enforcement of laws criminalizing homosexuality, vowing to crack down on what he describes as the spread of such practices in the country. Ousmane Sonko made these remarks while addressing […]
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Senegal’s president faye dismisses prime minister sonko
An official decree confirmed that President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye had terminated the mandate of Mr. Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister, thereby also dissolving the positions of all government ministers and secretaries of state. The decision, broadcast on national television, signaled an institutional shift, coming just hours after the head of government addressed deputies during […]
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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 PM warns of fuel price hike amid global oil crisis
Fuel prices set to rise in Senegal as global oil markets surge Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sounded the alarm on a potential spike in fuel prices, driven by escalating international tensions. The warning comes as the government braces for significant economic repercussions, including reduced purchasing power for citizens. During a heated parliamentary session, […]
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Senegal politics: Sonko’s clash with Diomaye over political funds reform
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has publicly exposed a significant disagreement with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye regarding the oversight of political funds—a reform that was a cornerstone of their party’s presidential campaign. The Prime Minister acknowledged that it was Deputy Guy Marius Sagna who initiated the parliamentary process to legislate on the matter. […]
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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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