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The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has strongly defended the nation’s recently enacted legislation that increases penalties for same-sex relationships, declaring it off-limits to external interference. During a heated …
Senegal’s prime minister slams western pressure over anti-lgbtq+ laws Read More
Senegal’s leader takes a firm stand against unnatural acts with new legislation On Friday, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a resolute message before the National Assembly, defending the newly …
Senegal’s prime minister enforces strict anti-gay law at parliament session Read MoreAbidjan, 22 May 2026 — The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG) has joined forces with UN Women and multiple ECOWAS agencies to validate a groundbreaking regional programme focused on …
Regional gender and green economy program launched in Abidjan Read More
Breaking News Politics Live Session Government Accountability Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addresses parliament on national priorities The National Assembly of Senegal convened a high-stakes plenary session today to address …
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko faces lawmakers in national assembly session Read More
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has launched a sweeping crackdown on excessive international travel by top government officials, including directors-general and cabinet ministers. The move marks a bold step to curb …
Strict oversight on overseas travel for senior officials under sonko Read More
The Patriotic Africans of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity (Pastef) is set to hold its inaugural national elective congress on June 6–7, 2026, in Dakar. The primary agenda? Electing …
Senegal pastef chooses ousmane sonko as sole presidential candidate for 2026 congress Read MoreAbidjan, 22 May 2026 – The pan-African initiative Les Bâtisseurs de l’Économie Africaine has revealed its 20th-anniversary laureates, honouring nations whose public policies and sectoral achievements have driven economic and …
Côte d’Ivoire tops African economic awards for agriculture policies Read More
The Sahel Province of the Islamic State continues to shape the security landscape in northeastern Mali, even as attention shifts toward the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims …
Islamic state Sahel group retains hold in Mali despite JNIM focus Read More
Côte d’Ivoire has introduced a groundbreaking digital tool designed to measure user satisfaction with financial services across the nation. The Baromètre de satisfaction des usagers des services financiers was unveiled …
Côte d’Ivoire launches digital barometer to track financial service quality Read More
Politique Chad: Succès Masra’s 20-year prison sentence upheld In Chad, the N’Djamena Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal lodged by the legal team of former Prime Minister Succès Masra. This …
Chad: Succès Masra’s 20-year prison sentence upheld Read More
The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party’s regulatory body, the Haute Autorité de Régulation du Parti (HARP), has finalized its provisional list of presidential candidates ahead of internal elections. After meticulously reviewing all …
Only ousmane sonko’s candidacy accepted by pastel’s regulatory body Read More
Quatre ans après son dernier succès dans la compétition, Lyon va tenter de décrocher une neuvième couronne face à leurs rivales espagnoles. Voici comment suivre la rencontre À quelle heure ? …
Ligue des champions féminine : à quelle heure et sur quelle chaîne TV suivre la finale entre le FC Barcelone et l’OL Lyonnes ? Read More