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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 […]
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 […]
The swift unraveling of a political strategy often reveals itself in the speed at which its backers abandon ship. In Mali, recent battlefield setbacks against coordinated offensives by rebel factions from the Front de Libération […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
N’Djamena to host African water forum in 2026 The African Water Forum will convene in N’Djamena, Chad, on July 15 and 16, 2026, bringing together key stakeholders to address continental water challenges. Chad’s strategic role […]
The Nigerian military has attributed the recent abduction of dozens of students and teachers in Oyo State, southern Nigeria, to fighters from the extremist group Boko Haram. In an official statement, a military spokesperson confirmed […]