Senegal’s prime minister hits back at western pressure on gay rights
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 pm slams western pressure over anti-lgbtq law
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 condemns western influence on homosexuality laws
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 prime minister stands firm on anti-unnatural acts law
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…
West african leaders advance gender and green economy program
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…
Senegal’s prime minister Sonko faces lawmakers in key assembly session
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…
New travel rules for top officials under sonko’s watch
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…
West africa adopts landmark gender and green economy program
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 to host African water forum in 2026
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…
Ousmane Sonko set as sole candidate for Pastef party leadership
The Patriotic Africans of Sénégal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity (Pastef) will hold its first elective national congress on June 6–7, 2026, in Dakar. Ahead of this pivotal event, the…
Nigerian military blames Boko Haram for student abductions in Oyo State
The Nigerian Armed Forces confirmed on Thursday that the recent abductions of dozens of students and teachers in Oyo State, southern Nigeria, were carried out by members of the jihadist…
Senegal’s political tensions: Diomaye Faye and Sonko’s contrasting agendas
In Senegal, this week marks the beginning of a politically charged sequence, spotlighting the delicate balance between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. As the nation watches,…