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Strict enforcement of updated legal framework in Senegal Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has delivered a firm message to the National Assembly, declaring that the government will show no leniency in the application of the newly strengthened laws targeting acts against nature. Speaking during a legislative session on Friday, the head of government dismissed international pushback, […]
Senegal’s government is undertaking a sweeping review of its public infrastructure portfolio, targeting 25 completed but non-operational facilities that have drained 279 billion CFA francs without delivering any economic or social return. This audit exposes a persistent gap between project completion and effective utilization—a recurring flaw in public procurement that leaves valuable assets idle while […]
Strategic collaboration between UNDP and Orange Côte d’Ivoire targets youth digital empowerment Abidjan — In a move to bridge the digital divide and empower young Ivorians, particularly women, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Orange Côte d’Ivoire have formalized a landmark partnership. The agreement, signed on May 21, 2026, in Abidjan, outlines a shared […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has firmly rejected any possibility of halting the enforcement of laws against homosexuality, vowing to curb what he calls the ‘proliferation’ of such acts. His remarks come amid a recent wave of arrests targeting individuals accused of violating these laws, including several associates of the Prime Minister himself. Over the […]
President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has officially terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a decision that concurrently brings an end to the roles of all ministers and secretaries of state within the government. This significant dismissal, broadcast across national television channels, underscores an institutional shift. It follows merely hours after the former head […]
The collapse of a political strategy is often measured by how quickly its backers abandon ship. In Mali, recent military setbacks against coordinated offensives by the armed rebel factions of the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) and the jihadist Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (GSIM) have exposed systemic failures within the […]
On May 22, 2026, Cotonou reached a milestone in its logistics and transportation history with the inauguration of the Zongo Truck Parking, a state-of-the-art facility designed to revolutionize how heavy goods vehicles operate in and around the Port of Cotonou. This modern infrastructure, developed by the Autonomous Port of Cotonou (PAC), signals a new era […]
Senegal’s prime minister cautions about potential fuel price surge The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has raised concerns about a possible increase in fuel prices due to mounting international pressures. Speaking to the National Assembly, he emphasized that such a scenario could significantly strain public finances and the national economy, ultimately impacting the purchasing […]
In a rare public display of discord within Senegal’s highest executive circles, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has openly challenged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over the handling of political funds regulation—a cornerstone issue that defined their party’s electoral campaign. Addressing lawmakers, Sonko revealed that the initiative to legislate on this matter came from Deputy Guy Marius […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister Sonko condemns homosexuality amid rising tensions Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has intensified his rhetoric against homosexuality, accusing Western nations of attempting to “impose this practice on the rest of the world.” This declaration comes at a time when the country is already grappling with significant hostility toward LGBTQ+ individuals, marked by […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has reaffirmed his commitment to tightening oversight and transparency in the management of political funds. Speaking at a press conference, he emphasized that this initiative aligns with the promises made during his electoral campaign, while also acknowledging a divergence of views with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on the […]
The announcement of a visa waiver for all African nationals visiting Togo has been presented as a bold step toward continental integration. Yet beneath the polished rhetoric of an open-door policy lies a tightly controlled system where digital bureaucracy replaces physical barriers. The promise of freedom versus the reality of regulation At first glance, the […]