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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 […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has strongly criticized Western nations for attempting to impose their views on homosexuality onto Africa, emphasizing that Senegal will not yield to such ‘tyranny.’ Speaking before lawmakers, Sonko […]
Northern Côte d’Ivoire sees major defense infrastructure boost Major daily newspapers in Côte d’Ivoire on Friday, May 22, 2026, highlighted the inauguration of critical defense and security projects in the northern regions of Korhogo and […]
Senegal’s Sonko condemns western pressure on homosexuality laws In a firm address to lawmakers on Friday, May 21, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko vigorously defended the country’s recently enacted legislation that toughens penalties for same-sex […]
Senegal’s prime minister slams western pressure on homosexuality laws breaking news Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko strongly defended on Friday, May 21, the newly passed legislation that toughens penalties against same-sex relations, rejecting any international […]
During a heated parliamentary session, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko strongly condemned what he described as Western attempts to impose homosexuality on African nations. His remarks came in response to the recent enactment of a […]
During a parliamentary session, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko forcefully rejected international pressure regarding the newly enforced legislation that toughens penalties for same-sex relationships in the country. He framed Western influence as “a tyranny seeking […]
may 22, 2026 Download Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Senegal tightens anti-homosexuality law: prime minister sonko takes tough stance in parliament breaking may 22, 2026 Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko stood his ground […]
Abidjan, 22 May 2026 — The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG), in partnership with UN Women and multiple ECOWAS agencies, has officially endorsed a landmark regional initiative focusing on gender equality, climate resilience and […]