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Tchad’s political tensions: what solutions can ease the crisis? Chad remains gripped by a deepening political crisis as opposition leader Succès Masra faces an uphill legal battle. The Supreme Court’s rejection of his appeal on […]
Senegal dismisses Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially relieved Ousmane Sonko of his duties as Senegal’s Prime Minister and Head of Government. The decision marks a decisive shift in the […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, recently framed the country’s stance on LGBT rights as a response to Western pressure, declaring it a « diktat » that threatens national sovereignty. Speaking before the National […]
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Afrique Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ+ law enforcement pledge – Sonko delivers clear message Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enforcing stricter penalties for same-sex relations. The announcement comes during a parliamentary session […]
Afrique Senegal’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Faces Global Backlash as Sonko Defends Sovereignty Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko confirmed the government’s commitment to enforcing Senegal’s newly strengthened penalties against same-sex relations, amid mounting international criticism. Alexandre L. |May […]
Senegal’s APR challenges Sonko to act on evidence in courts A senior member of Senegal’s Alliance Pour la République (APR) has urged Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to channel any credible allegations into legal proceedings rather […]
On the night of May 16-17, 2026, residents of the remote village of Tadjmart in the Kidal region of northern Mali witnessed a devastating aerial attack. From the sky, hundreds of tiny metal spheres—each no […]
On May 22, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a forceful response to lawmakers during a heated parliamentary session, marking his fifth address in the current legislative cycle. The session centered on a contentious new […]
Senator Ousmane Sonko advocates for transparent political funds management During a heated parliamentary session, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tightening controls over political funds in Senegal. The move aims to eliminate […]
The former Member of Parliament Maïmouna Sène, a key figure in the national executive committee of the Alliance for the Republic (APR), has sharply criticized Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in the National Assembly. She accused […]