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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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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 …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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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