Senegal’s Sonko condemns western pressure over LGBTQ+ rights Ali Bamba On Friday, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko strongly criticized what he described as Western ‘tyranny’ attempting to impose LGBTQ+ rights on African nations, vowing to uphold the country’s newly tightened laws against same-sex relations. Debates surrounding LGBTQ+ rights have intensifiedContinue Reading

may 22, 2026 download the pricing grid Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode breaking news may 22, 2026national dialogue: bassirou diomaye faye meets with abdoulaye daouda diallo and amadou kane to discuss the country’s financial situation may 22, 2026political funds: ousmane sonko calls for strengthened and transparent governanceContinue Reading

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, delivered a firm message to lawmakers on Friday, vowing that the newly enacted legislation targeting acts against nature would be enforced with unwavering resolve. Addressing the National Assembly during a session of urgent questions, Sonko dismissed concerns raised by international observers about theContinue Reading

Côte d’Ivoire: un nouveau partenariat pour doter les jeunes de compétences numériques Abidjan, 22 mai 2026 — Le Programme des Nations unies pour le développement (PNUD) et Orange Côte d’Ivoire viennent de signer un accord stratégique visant à accélérer l’inclusion numérique des jeunes, en particulier des jeunes femmes, tout enContinue Reading

Political funds reform sparks tension between Senegal’s Prime Minister and President In a rare public display of disagreement, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has openly challenged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over the control of political funds—a cornerstone reform touted during their presidential campaign. Addressing lawmakers in a parliamentary session, SonkoContinue Reading

Ousmane Sonko advocates for stricter oversight of political funds Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reaffirmed his commitment to establishing rigorous control and transparency over political funds, describing the move as a fundamental promise made to the people of Sénégal during his campaign. While discussing this sensitive issue, the head ofContinue Reading