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FC Barcelone Women face Lyon Women in the Champions League Final The stage is set at Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadion for a historic clash between FC Barcelone Women and Lyon Women in the 2025-2026 UEFA Women’s […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister Challenges President on Political Funds Oversight The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, publicly challenged the country’s President on Friday during a parliamentary session, citing concerns over the management of political funds. […]
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 […]
« La Loi anti-LGBT sera renforcée s’il le faut », Ousmane Sonko. Pour regarder ce contenu, veuillez activer JavaScript ou essayer un autre navigateur. « La Loi anti-LGBT sera renforcée s’il le faut », Ousmane […]
« La Loi anti-LGBT sera renforcée s’il le faut », Ousmane Sonko. Pour regarder ce contenu, veuillez activer JavaScript ou essayer un autre navigateur. « La Loi anti-LGBT sera renforcée s’il le faut », Ousmane […]
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 […]