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Senegal’s stricter anti-LGBTQ+ legislation to be strictly enforced, declares Prime Minister Senegal’s government stands firm on recent legal changes criminalizing same-sex relations, as announced by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko during …
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APR member challenges Ousmane Sonko to substantiate claims through legal channels Maimouna Sène, a prominent figure in the Alliance Pour la République (APR), has publicly called on Prime Minister Ousmane …
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On May 22, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko vigorously defended his government’s stance before lawmakers during the fifth session of urgent parliamentary questions since his administration took office. Addressing concerns …
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Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reignited discussions on stricter oversight of political funds in Senegal, emphasizing the need for greater transparency in their allocation. His stance diverges from that of …
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The former National Assembly deputy Maïmouna Sène, a key figure in the executive board of the Alliance for the Republic (APR), has sharply criticized Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, accusing him …
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Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly addressed the management of internal strains within his political party, Pastef, during a plenary session on current affairs at the National Assembly this Friday morning. …
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During a heated parliamentary session in Dakar, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a sharp rebuke against what he described as foreign attempts to impose Western cultural values on African …
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This Friday, May 22, senior government officials and international partners gathered in N’Djamena to unveil plans for the upcoming African Water Forum, scheduled for July 15–16, 2026. Tahir Hamid Nguilin, …
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Senegal’s Prime Minister Condemns Western ‘Tyranny’ Over LGBTQ+ Values In a forceful parliamentary address, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sharply criticized what he describes as Western ‘tyranny’ in attempting …
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Senegal’s political landscape roiled by debate over LGBTQ+ rights video coverage Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:28 PM UTC Set notifications to stay updated on this story. The issue of …
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The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, stood firmly behind the strict enforcement of the newly enacted law targeting acts deemed ‘against nature’ during a parliamentary session on Friday. Addressing …
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