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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 …
Ousmane Sonko dismisses global criticism over Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ+ law Read More
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. …
Ousmane Sonko on Pastef’s internal disputes: ‘not by decrees’ Read More
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 …
Ousmane Sonko criticizes Western pressure on LGBTQ+ rights in Senegal Read More
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, …
Chad to host african water forum in 2026 Read More
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 More
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 More
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 …
Senegal president sacks prime minister ousmane sonko amid political tensions Read More
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 …
Cotonou’s Zongo parking lot transforms truck logistics with cutting-edge facility Read More
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 …
Political funds dispute between Sonko and Diomaye sparks governance tensions 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 …
Senegal prime minister unveils bold job creation plan for youth Read More