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The Senegalese head of state, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has officially terminated the mandate of Ousmane Sonko, the country’s Prime Minister, in a decisive move reshaping the national political landscape. The…
Senegal’s Prime Minister Condemns Western ‘Tyranny’ Over LGBT Rights The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, addressed the National Assembly this week, denouncing what he termed the Western ‘tyranny’ allegedly…
Senegal’s new anti-LGBTQ+ law to be strictly enforced, declares Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has confirmed that Senegal will fully implement a newly enacted law criminalizing same-sex…
During the night of May 16-17, 2026, residents of the remote village of Tadjmart, located in the Kidal region of northern Mali, witnessed a devastating aerial attack. From above, hundreds…
During a heated session at the National Assembly this past Friday, May 22, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko stood firm in defense of his government’s controversial stance on LGBTQ+ rights,…
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has sharply criticized what he describes as Western attempts to impose LGBTQ+ values on African societies, framing the debate as a form of…
Senegal’s political debate over LGBTQ+ rights and Western influence euronews videos The debate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights has intensified in Senegal in recent years, a nation where Islam is the predominant…
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…
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…
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…
The announcement of a visa exemption for all African nationals visiting Togo has been presented as a bold step toward regional integration and openness. However, beneath the polished diplomatic rhetoric…