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In a forceful parliamentary address, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko firmly rejected the notion of suspending the country’s newly enacted anti-homosexuality legislation, describing Western calls for such a move as…
Abidjan — Friday’s edition of the Ivorian press highlighted two major developments shaping the country’s security landscape and media governance. Headlines focused on a high-profile inauguration of defense and security…
The Prime Minister of Senegal has forcefully rejected international calls for a moratorium on the newly enacted legislation targeting same-sex relationships. Speaking before the National Assembly on May 21, Ousmane…
Senegal’s prime minister hits back at western pressure on gay rights Breaking news. The Senegalese Prime Minister forcefully defended on Friday, May 21, the recently enacted law that toughens penalties…
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has forcefully pushed back against mounting criticism from Western nations regarding the newly enacted legislation that toughens penalties for same-sex relations in the…
Senegal’s stance on homosexuality debated in parliament In a powerful speech delivered to lawmakers, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko strongly defended the nation’s recently enacted legislation that toughens penalties for…
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Takes Uncompromising Stance on Controversial Legislation In a decisive address to the National Assembly, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko firmly defended the newly enacted law…
Abidjan, 22 May 2026 — The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (ECGD) has joined forces with UN Women and key ECOWAS agencies to unveil a groundbreaking regional initiative linking gender…
Top news Current affairs Live coverage Politics Video Senegal’s prime minister Sonko faces tough questioning at national assembly May 22, 2026 Dakar’s national assembly witnessed a pivotal session today as…
In a bold move to tighten oversight on public spending, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced stringent new guidelines governing overseas travel for ministers and directors-general of state-owned enterprises. These…
Historic regional agreement to boost gender equality and climate resilience Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — A groundbreaking regional initiative has just taken shape in West Africa, as the Economic Community of…
N’Djamena is set to become the epicenter of Africa’s water challenges and solutions next summer. The African Water Forum, themed « From Vision to Action », will convene on July…