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22 may 2026 Download tariff gridTheme Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode LIVE UPDATES 22 may 2026NATIONAL DIALOGUE: BASSIROU DIOMAYE FAYE MEETS ABDOULAYE DAOUDA DIALLO AND AMADOU KANE…
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, declared on Friday before lawmakers that the newly enacted legislation targeting acts deemed “against nature” will be enforced with “unwavering firmness.” The government…
The Government of Senegal has launched a sweeping review of its public assets with a sharp focus on 25 recently completed infrastructures that have yet to deliver any meaningful service.…
Côte d’Ivoire launches digital push with PNUD and Orange partnership Abidjan — A landmark agreement has been struck to fast-track digital inclusion and youth empowerment across Côte d’Ivoire. The United…
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko criticizes western influence on homosexuality legislation Senegal News A Dakar-based correspondent reports Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has firmly rejected any possibility of suspending the enforcement of laws…
In a move that has reshaped the political landscape of Sénégal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the appointment of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, along with the entire cabinet including…
Mali’s military rulers face collapse after relying on Russian mercenaries The collapse of a political gamble is measured by how quickly its backers abandon ship. In Mali, recent military setbacks…
This Friday, May 22, 2026, Cotonou’s transportation and port traffic landscape underwent a monumental shift. The Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) unveiled the Zongo Truck Park, a state-of-the-art facility designed…
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko flags potential fuel price surge in Senegal Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised concerns about a possible upward adjustment in fuel prices in Senegal, citing mounting…
The political landscape in Sénégal has been shaken by a public rift between Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over the oversight of political funds—a reform central…
Senegal Prime Minister Sonko intensifies stance against homosexuality Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sharply criticized what he terms Western pressure to “impose homosexuality” on Senegal, amid rising hostility and arrests…
In a bold move to strengthen governance and public trust, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reiterated his commitment to tighter oversight of political funds, framing the initiative as a cornerstone…