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news human rights Senegal: influential ally of Ousmane Sonko detained amid legal crackdown FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp An unfolding legal saga in Senegal has intensified debate over the country’s evolving stance on LGBTQ+…
News Society Senegal police detain ally of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko May 16, 2026 0 1 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Tensions escalate in Senegal as authorities detain Matar Ndiaga Seck, a 51-year-old political…
Unexpected visitor delivers message of unity at PASTEF gathering In an unprecedented turn of events, the residence of Ousmane Sonko became the stage for a dramatic political intervention during a…
The signing of the revised electoral code by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has set the political landscape abuzz. After days of heated discussions and uncertainty, the head of state officially…
With less than three weeks remaining before its first-ever national congress, the leadership of Pastef gathered at the Keur Gorgui residence of party leader Ousmane Sonko to outline a sweeping…
The Senegalese government has pivoted toward regional funding markets after losing access to international eurobond issuances following revelations of elevated public debt levels in 2024. Over the first four months…
Strengthening South-South cooperation through major infrastructure and energy initiatives Algeria and Chad have taken a decisive step forward in their strategic partnership this week, finalizing two key agreements in energy…
Sénégal: protests erupt against green city project at Lac Rose On-the-ground reporting from Dakar The ceremonial laying of the foundation stone at Lac Rose signals a pivotal moment: developers can…
Senegal’s PASTEF party unites amid resignation rumors of Ousmane Sonko Recent internal discussions within PASTEF-Les Patriotes have sparked speculation following claims about Ousmane Sonko’s potential resignation. El Malick Ndiaye, President…
Senegal political tension: alleged resignation of Ousmane Sonko sparks reactions A recent announcement by journalist Madiambal Diagne claiming Ousmane Sonko‘s resignation as Prime Minister has ignited a firestorm in Senegal’s…
A prominent figure linked to Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, Matar Ndiaga Seck, aged 51, has been detained by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) amid allegations of « acts against…
In a recent development in Senegal, Matar Ndiaga Seck, a 51-year-old figure widely recognized as a political associate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, was taken into custody by the Criminal…