The Senegalese government is undertaking a sweeping review of its public infrastructure portfolio, targeting 25 completed yet unused facilities that have failed to deliver expected services. Official assessments indicate these dormant assets represent a combined value of 279 billion West African CFA francs—an immobilized budget that yields no economic orContinue Reading
Senegal’s Prime Minister condemns Western ‘tyranny’ over homosexuality laws Set Yahoo as your preferred source to see our articles on Google. The government will not impose a moratorium on enforcing the law against homosexuality, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko declared, vowing to curb its ‘proliferation’ and ensure the judiciary pursues casesContinue Reading
In a significant political turn of events in Sénégal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially ended the tenure of Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister. This decision carries immediate consequences for the executive branch, as it also results in the dismissal of all ministers and secretaries of state currently serving inContinue Reading
When a political strategy collapses, the speed at which its backers retreat often reveals its true weakness. In Mali, recent military setbacks against coordinated offensives by rebel groups like the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) and Islamist militants from Groupe de Soutien à l’Islam et aux Musulmans (GSIM) haveContinue Reading
The inauguration of the Zongo truck parking lot in Cotonou on May 22, 2026 marks a historic milestone in Benin’s road transport sector and port traffic management. The Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) has unveiled a state-of-the-art facility designed to revolutionize logistics operations and enhance conditions for long-haul truck driversContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko reaffirms Senegal’s stance against homosexuality amid Western pressure The Prime Minister of Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, has delivered a stern warning against what he characterizes as Western attempts to “impose homosexuality on the rest of the world.” This firm declaration comes as the nation experiences a period of heightenedContinue Reading
The Republic of Togo’s recent announcement of visa exemptions for all African nationals presents a paradoxical facade of continental openness. While Lomé portrays this measure as a bold step toward African unity, closer examination reveals a tightly controlled administrative mechanism designed to reinforce state surveillance rather than foster genuine freedomContinue Reading
Senegal’s strategic shift: thousands of jobs to empower youth and strengthen the economy In a decisive parliamentary address on May 22, 2026, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko placed employment at the heart of the government’s economic and social agenda. Addressing lawmakers during a session of urgent questions, he made aContinue Reading
The Senegalese government has recently intensified its stance against LGBTQ+ rights, with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivering a strong rebuke to Western nations during a parliamentary address on May 22. Speaking before lawmakers, he condemned what he described as an attempt by the West to impose homosexuality on the restContinue Reading
political funds dispute erupts between Senegal’s Sonko and President Faye Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has publicly challenged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over the management of political funds, reigniting a long-standing debate that has divided the government since 2019. While Sonko advocates for strict transparency in the handling of theseContinue Reading
Politics pastef 2026: only Ousmane Sonko’s candidacy accepted for party leadership 22/05/2026 The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of Pastef-Les Patriotes has released a provisional list of candidates for the upcoming internal elections to select the party’s new leadership. Among the submissions received, only Ousmane Sonko’s candidacy has beenContinue Reading
Senegal’s premier rejects western influence on homosexuality debate In a forceful parliamentary address, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko defended Senegal’s intensified penalties for same-sex relations, firmly rejecting international criticism as undue interference. Sonko accuses western nations of cultural imperialism Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko took to the National Assembly floor to condemnContinue Reading