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A local Quranic teacher in Tonka, Abdoul Salam Maïga, was publicly executed by armed jihadists in the Tombouctou region of Mali. The attack occurred in broad daylight near a local …
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The Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly challenged the President’s stance on political fund management during a parliamentary session on May 22, 2026. Speaking before lawmakers during a question-and-answer segment, …
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PoliticsAfrica What’s fueling Chad’s political unrest and how to ease tensions PoliticsAfrica The Palaver Tree 22/05/202622 May 2026 Under the shade of the Palaver Tree, guests of Éric Topona dissect …
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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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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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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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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 …
Senegal prime minister slams western lgbtq+ pressure on 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 …
Senegal enforces harsh penalties for unnatural acts as Sonko rejects international criticism 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) …
Côte d’Ivoire partnership accelerates digital inclusion for youth Read More
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 …
How Russia’s gamble backfired on Mali’s military junta Read More