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On Friday, May 22, 2026, Benin’s transport and port logistics landscape entered a new era with the grand opening of the Zongo Truck Park. Developed by the Autonomous Port of Cotonou (PAC), this cutting-edge facility […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Sénégal has raised the alarm about a looming increase in fuel prices, driven by escalating international tensions. During a session in the national assembly, he emphasized that such an adjustment […]
In a rare public display of internal executive tensions, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has openly highlighted a fundamental disagreement with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over the regulation of political funds—a reform central to their […]
In a bold declaration on Friday, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko vehemently condemned what he described as Western pressure to “impose homosexuality worldwide.” His remarks came amid an already tense climate in the country, where […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister advocates for transparent political fund management Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reiterated his commitment to strengthening oversight and transparency regarding political funds, emphasizing that proper management of these resources was a key […]
The announcement of visa-free entry for all African nationals arriving in Togo has been heralded as a bold step toward continental integration. Yet beneath the surface of this diplomatic gesture lies a carefully constructed system […]
In a bold move that has captured national attention, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has publicly distanced himself from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s interpretation of political funds, sparking a rare but significant debate on governance […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, made a strong commitment to youth employment and economic patriotism during a parliamentary session on May 22, 2026. Addressing lawmakers, he emphasized that job creation will be the […]
The government of Senegal has doubled penalties for same-sex relations, with convictions now carrying sentences of up to ten years in prison. The controversial legislation, passed in early March and signed into law on March […]
In a decisive address before the National Assembly during Friday’s session on pressing national issues, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a firm warning regarding the newly tightened legislation targeting unnatural acts. With unwavering resolve, he […]
Sonko challenges Diomaye over political funds management Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has openly questioned President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s stance on political funds, reigniting a long-standing debate that has divided the government since 2019. While advocating […]
Politics Pastef 2026 leadership race hinges solely on Ousmane Sonko’s candidacy 22/05/2026 The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of Pastef-Les Patriotes has released the provisional list of candidates for the party presidency election ahead […]