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The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, recently condemned what he described as the “dictate” of Western nations, going so far as to label it a “tyranny” accused of attempting …
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Afrique Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ+ law: Sonko vows strict enforcement Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has declared the country will fully implement its recently strengthened law against homosexuality. The announcement came during …
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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 …
APR member urges Sonko to present evidence in court over governance concerns Read More
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 …
Senegal politics: apr leader condemns sonko’s judicial populism Read More
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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