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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 […]
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 […]
Abidjan — In a landmark move for West African sustainability, the ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG), alongside UN Women and multiple specialized ECOWAS agencies, has officially endorsed a groundbreaking regional initiative. The program integrates […]
In a decisive regulatory move, the Central African Banking Commission (COBAC) has revoked the operational license of Financial Development Tchad (FINADEV Tchad S.A.), a second-tier microfinance institution headquartered in N’Djamena. The decision, issued on February […]
Nigerian military authorities have formally attributed a recent wave of child abductions in the southern reaches of the country to the notorious extremist faction Boko Haram. The announcement follows a series of coordinated attacks that […]
Cristian Romero skips Tottenham’s survival battle Tottenham Hotspur face a pivotal Premier League encounter this weekend, but one key figure will be conspicuously absent from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Defensive stalwart Cristian Romero, the club’s […]
The Côte d’Ivoire Financial Services Satisfaction Barometer, a groundbreaking digital platform designed to capture real-time user feedback, was officially unveiled on May 21, 2026, in Abidjan. The launch event drew key representatives from the Ministry […]
Ousmane Sonko under intense scrutiny in Senegal’s parliamentary debate Senegal’s political landscape witnessed a high-stakes showdown as opposition leader Ousmane Sonko faced a rigorous interrogation in the National Assembly. The session, marked by sharp exchanges, […]
Tchad’s classrooms face growing indiscipline as schools and families struggle to restore order Education in Tchad is facing a growing crisis that threatens the nation’s future. Schools across the country are grappling with rising indiscipline, […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal will take center stage at the National Assembly this Friday at 10:00 GMT for the fifth session of Questions d’Actualité, a pivotal institutional exchange that serves as a barometer […]