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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 …
Senegal leader slams Western push for LGBTQ+ rights in Africa Read More22 may 2026 Download the pricing gridTheme Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode LIVE UPDATES 22 may 2026NATIONAL DIALOGUE: BASSIROU DIOMAYE FAYE HOLDS DISCUSSION WITH ABDOULAYE DAOUDA DIALLO …
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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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The Senegalese government has launched a comprehensive review of its public assets, with a sharp focus on 25 completed infrastructures that have yet to deliver any meaningful service. These underperforming …
Senegal tackles idle public infrastructure to unlock economic potential Read MoreUN Development Program and Orange Côte d’Ivoire join forces to empower youth digitally Abidjan — In a significant move to bridge the digital divide, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) …
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Senegal’s Sonko rejects Western pressure on homosexuality laws Dakar From our correspondent in Dakar Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has firmly ruled out any moratorium on enforcing Senegal’s anti-homosexuality laws, vowing …
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In a decisive move, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, along with the entire government, as stated in the official announcement. This decision was …
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The swift collapse of a political strategy is often measured by how quickly its backers abandon ship. In Mali, recent military setbacks against a combined offensive by rebel groups from …
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Cotonou’s logistics landscape shifts with the launch of the Zongo parking lot The bustling port city of Cotonou is experiencing a logistics revolution with the inauguration of the new Zongo …
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Fuel price hike fears grip Senegal as global oil markets surge Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised the alarm over potential fuel price increases in Senegal, citing mounting international pressures …
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