Political funds in Senegal: sonko pushes for stricter oversight and transparency
Stricter controls on political funds: a priority for Senegalese governance During a heated session at the National Assembly, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing oversight of political funds in Senegal. His stance introduces a fresh perspective in the ongoing debate about transparency in public expenditure, setting himContinue Reading
Maïmouna Sène slams Ousmane Sonko for judicial populism at the National Assembly
Former parliamentarian Maïmouna Sène, a key member of the Alliance Pour la République (APR) national executive secretariat, has voiced strong opposition to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. She accused him of engaging in “judicial populism” and creating diversions to avoid addressing the urgent economic challenges facing the nation. The senior officialContinue Reading
Ousmane sonko: internal pastef disagreements not settled by decree
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly addressed the management of internal tensions within his political party, Pastef. During a plenary session focused on current affairs questions at the National Assembly this Friday morning, Sonko firmly declared before the deputies that disagreements within the movement he leads would not be resolved throughContinue Reading
Senegal politics ousmane sonko denounces western influence on lgbtq+ rights
During a heated address at the National Assembly in Dakar, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a firm condemnation of what he described as foreign attempts to impose LGBTQ+ rights on African nations. Speaking to lawmakers and the public, he framed the issue as a cultural and social threat toContinue Reading
Tchad to host african water forum in N’Djamena july 2026
The Tchad is set to become the center of continental discussions on water security next year, with the announcement of the African Water Forum 2026—scheduled for July 15-16 in N’Djamena. The event, themed From Vision to Action, was unveiled during a press briefing on May 22, led by Tahir HamidContinue Reading
Senegal’s Sonko condemns western pressure over LGBTQ+ rights
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
Senegal’s LGBTQ+ debate fuels political tensions over foreign influence
Senegal’s LGBTQ+ debate fuels political tensions over foreign influence euronews videos ven. 22 mai 2026 à 3:28 PM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. The LGBTQ+ community’s rights have sparked heated debates in Senegal, a predominantly Muslim nation where advocating for homosexual rights isContinue Reading
Breaking news from Senegal today
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
Senegal’s new penal code: government defends tough stance on ‘unnatural acts’
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
Senegal tackles unused public assets to cut costs and boost efficiency
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
Inclusion numérique en Côte d’Ivoire: PNUD et Orange s’associent pour les jeunes
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
Senegal’s Prime Minister condemns Western ‘tyranny’ over homosexuality laws
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