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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…
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…
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…
Senator Ousmane Sonko challenges President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over political funds management Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has openly disputed President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s approach to political funds, a controversy that…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…