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Political funds dispute between Sonko and Diomaye sparks governance tensions Ouagadougou — A sharp disagreement over the oversight of political funds has surfaced between Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and President …
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Senegal’s PM Sonko reaffirms stance against homosexuality amid legal crackdown Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has intensified rhetoric against LGBTQ+ rights in Senegal, framing foreign pressure as an attempt to “impose …
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22 may 2026 Download pricing grid Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode political funds reform: Senegal’s ousmane sonko demands stricter and transparent oversight breaking 22 may 2026 Senegal’s …
Political funds reform: sonko pushes for stricter oversight in Senegal Read More
The announcement of visa-free entry for all African nationals to Togo, presented as a bold step toward African unity, conceals a far more restrictive reality. While Lomé celebrates this measure …
Togo visa waiver for africans: political charm with strict digital controls Read More
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has taken a bold stance on Senegal’s controversial political funds, openly contradicting President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in a rare public display of disagreement. Speaking before lawmakers, …
Sonko challenges diomaye over hidden funds in Senegal’s political system Read More
22 May 2026 Download pricing gridTheme Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Senegal prime minister unveils bold job creation plan for youth top-news 22 May 2026 Prime Minister …
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Senegal’s prime minister slams western interference over homosexuality stance Senegal’s parliament approved a law in early March doubling prison sentences for same-sex relations, now carrying penalties of five to ten …
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The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, made a resolute stand before the National Assembly on Friday during the session of topical questions. Addressing the controversial issue of acts against …
Senegal cracks down on unnatural acts with Sonko’s zero-tolerance stance Read More
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has publicly challenged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s stance on the management of political funds, reigniting a longstanding debate that traces back to 2019. While Sonko advocates …
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Politics pastef 2026: Ousmane Sonko remains sole eligible candidate for party leadership 22/05/2026 The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of Pastef-Les Patriotes has released the provisional list of candidates …
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In a bold parliamentary address, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has forcefully rejected Western pressures regarding the enforcement of a recent law criminalizing same-sex relationships in the predominantly Muslim West …
Senegal’s prime minister slams western ‘imposition’ of homosexuality Read MoreAbidjan — Friday, May 22, 2026, saw local newspapers highlight key national developments, including the unveiling of critical defense and security projects in the northern regions and the presentation of …
Côte d’Ivoire strengthens northern defense with new infrastructure Read More