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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
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
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
Fuel price hike fears grip Senegal as global oil markets surge Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised the alarm over potential fuel price increases in Senegal, citing mounting international pressures …
Senegal prime minister warns of fuel price surge amid global pressures 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 …
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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 …
Political funds reform: sonko pushes for stricter oversight in Senegal Read More
The announcement of visa-free entry for all African nationals to Togo, presented as a bold step toward African unity, conceals a far more restrictive reality. While Lomé celebrates this measure …
Togo visa waiver for africans: political charm with strict digital controls Read More
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, …
Sonko challenges diomaye over hidden funds in Senegal’s political system 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
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 …
Senegal cracks down on unnatural acts with Sonko’s zero-tolerance stance Read More