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Senegal’s prime minister ousmane sonko dismissed by president bassirou diomaye faye Ousmane Sonko is no longer Senegal’s Prime Minister and head of government. The decision was announced live on national television by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, marking the end of a professional relationship that had visibly deteriorated between the two leaders. The dismissal also concludes […]
Senegal’s tough new anti-LGBT laws to be fully enforced, Sonko declares Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivers strong stance on controversial legislation during parliamentary session. Editorial team | May 22, 2026 | 3 min read A A A Summarize Listen Comment Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has confirmed the new legislation targeting LGBTQ+ activities will be […]
Senegal politics: APR official challenges Sonko to present evidence to courts A leading figure from the Alliance Pour la République (APR) has publicly challenged Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to back up his allegations with concrete evidence in court, rather than through political rhetoric. The call comes amid growing scrutiny over governance and accountability in Senegal. […]
Chad is set to take center stage in continental water discourse as it prepares to host the African Water Forum titled From Vision to Action on July 15 and 16, 2026, in N’Djamena. The announcement was made during a press briefing led by the country’s Minister of State for Finance, Tahir Hamid Nguilin, alongside the […]
Senegal’s prime minister condemns western interference in LGBTQ+ debates Ousmane Sonko On Friday, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a sharp rebuke against what he described as western attempts to force LGBTQ+ values onto nations like Senegal, vowing to uphold a recently enacted law that toughens penalties for same-sex relationships. The LGBTQ+ debate has sparked […]
22 may 2026 download pricing grid Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode breaking news updates 22 may 2026 national dialogue: Bassirou Diomaye Faye meets with Abdoulaye Daouda Diallo and Amadou Kane to discuss the country’s financial situation 22 may 2026 political funds: Ousmane Sonko advocates for strengthened and transparent regulation 22 may 2026 […]
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 […]