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
Sénégal: Ousmane Sonko takes a firm stand on unnatural acts During a parliamentary session focused on current affairs this Friday, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko articulated a rigid defense of the national legislation aimed at strengthening penalties for unnatural acts. He made it clear that the law will be applied rigorously,Continue Reading
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has strongly criticized what he describes as Western attempts to impose homosexuality on African nations during a heated parliamentary address. Speaking in Dakar, Sonko vehemently rejected calls for a moratorium on the enforcement of a recently passed law that significantly increases penalties forContinue Reading
Major military infrastructure unveiled in northern Côte d’Ivoire This week’s headlines in Côte d’Ivoire focused prominently on the inauguration of defense and security facilities in the northern regions, marking a significant investment in national stability. The ceremonies in Korhogo and Ferké showcased new military hospitals, maintenance workshops, and operational bases,Continue Reading
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
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
Abidjan, May 22, 2026 — The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (ECGD) has joined forces with UN Women and key ECOWAS agencies to unveil a groundbreaking regional program focused on gender equality, climate resilience, and green economic growth. The initiative, endorsed after a two-day workshop in Abidjan, marks a pivotalContinue Reading
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
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
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
The Nigerian military has confirmed that Boko Haram is behind a recent wave of child abductions in southern communities, heightening fears across the region. The distressing trend follows a brutal assault in Yobe State, where armed fighters targeted civilians, leaving dozens dead and many families grieving. escalation in violence raisesContinue Reading
Despite the JNIM’s growing prominence, the Islamic State’s Sahel Province maintains a firm grip on Mali’s northeast, particularly in Gao and Ménaka regions. The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), now known as the Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP), continues to exert control over key areas in Mali, especiallyContinue Reading