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During a heated address to lawmakers, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko forcefully pushed back against mounting criticism from Western nations regarding the country’s newly enacted legislation targeting same-sex relationships. The controversial law, which significantly increases penalties for individuals convicted of homosexual acts, has drawn sharp international condemnation and calls forContinue Reading

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Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has delivered a firm message regarding the country’s legislative stance on same-sex relations. Speaking before the National Assembly, the head of government categorically dismissed any external pressure to modify the nation’s legal framework, which recently saw an increase in criminal penalties for homosexual acts. AContinue Reading

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Breaking news Current affairs Politics National assembly Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addresses critical parliamentary session The National Assembly of Senegal convened today for a high-stakes plenary session centered on government accountability questions. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet ministers faced a rigorous round of questioning from lawmakers onContinue Reading

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Senegal’s Prime Minister tightens grip on overseas trips for top officials In a sweeping move to curb administrative excesses, Senegal’s Prime Minister has imposed stringent new rules on foreign travel for government ministers and state-owned enterprise directors. The reforms aim to bring discipline to what officials describe as unchecked overseasContinue Reading

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Abidjan, 22 May 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Centre for Gender Development (CCDG) has joined forces with UN Women and key ECOWAS agencies to unveil a groundbreaking regional initiative linking gender equality, climate resilience, and green economic growth. The programme, finalized during a high-level meetingContinue Reading

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The African Water Forum, themed From Vision to Action, will take place in N’Djamena, Chad, on July 15 and 16, 2026. This high-level event will convene policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from across the continent to address pressing water challenges and opportunities. Chad’s pivotal role in continental water governance During aContinue Reading

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The Nigerian military has confirmed that the recent abduction of dozens of students and teachers in Oyo State, southern Nigeria, was orchestrated by fighters from Boko Haram. A military spokesperson revealed in an official statement that the perpetrators belonged to the jihadist faction Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah li-l-Da’awah wa al-Jihad—widely recognizedContinue Reading

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In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the pan-African platform known as Les Bâtisseurs de l’Économie Africaine (African Economy Builders) has named several countries as winners for their outstanding public policies and sectoral achievements. These distinctions highlight the states that have driven significant social and economic progress across the continent. ThisContinue Reading