Abidjan, May 2026 — The nation’s top newspapers today highlighted key developments shaping Côte d’Ivoire’s security landscape and media governance, with major announcements from top officials and institutions. Northern Côte d’Ivoire receives multi-billion FCFA security boost Several leading dailies led with the inauguration of critical defense and security infrastructure in the northern regions, emphasizing a […]
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Senegal prime minister slams western pressure over homosexuality laws
Senegal’s Prime Minister Condemns Western Influence on Homosexuality Legislation breaking news During a parliamentary address on May 21, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko firmly rejected international calls for a moratorium on the country’s recently reinforced anti-homosexuality law. The legislation, which came into effect on March 31, increases penalties for same-sex relationships to up to ten […]
Senegal’s prime minister slams western pressure over anti-gay law
In a forceful parliamentary address, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko pushed back against mounting criticism of the nation’s toughened penalties for same-sex relations, branding the growing demands for leniency as a Western-driven tyranny intent on exporting homosexuality worldwide. Speaking before lawmakers on a packed Friday session, Sonko vowed to uphold the recently enacted legislation without […]
Senegal’s prime minister takes firm stance on anti-natural acts law
Ousmane Sonko strengthens anti-LGBTQ+ stance in national assembly The Senegalese Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, delivered a robust defense of the newly amended law targeting acts considered against nature during a tense session of the National Assembly. Speaking during a parliamentary session focused on government accountability, Sonko presented the legislation as a necessary response to what […]
Regional program on gender and green economy validated in Abidjan
Abidjan — A landmark initiative to bridge gender equality with environmental sustainability has been endorsed in Abidjan. The Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) Centre for Gender Development (CCDG), in partnership with UN Women and key CEDEAO agencies, officially approved a regional framework that merges gender policies, climate resilience, and the green economy. strategic […]
Senegal government tightens foreign travel rules for top officials
Senegal government tightens foreign travel rules for top officials In a bold move to curb what he describes as excessive administrative travel, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has imposed stringent new restrictions on overseas trips by government ministers and directors-general of state-owned enterprises. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has initiated sweeping reforms to regulate foreign travel […]
Pastef party congress: Ousmane Sonko set for re-election as leader
The Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité (Pastef) is preparing for its first-ever elective national congress, scheduled for June 6–7, 2026 in Dakar. The primary objective of this event is to elect the party’s president. In the lead-up, the Haute autorité de régulation du parti (Harp) has released the list […]
Boko haram claims responsibility for school abductions in southern Nigeria
Nigerian military authorities announced on Thursday that armed fighters linked to Boko Haram were responsible for the abduction of scores of students and teachers in Oyo State, located in southern Nigeria. A military spokesperson issued a statement clarifying that the perpetrators belonged to the jihadist faction Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah li-l-Da’awah wa al-Jihad, widely recognized as […]
Senegal’s PM Sonko vows strict enforcement of anti-LGBTQ+ laws
Senegal’s government stands firm on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation under Sonko Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reiterated Senegal’s commitment to tightening laws against homosexuality, emphasizing strict enforcement. Amid growing international scrutiny, he firmly rejects external interference while defending the country’s sovereign right to regulate this sensitive issue. The Prime Minister’s statements come as part of an ongoing […]
Finadev Tchad liquidation by cobac ends microfinance operations
The Banking Commission of Central Africa (COBAC) has revoked the operating license of Financial Development Chad (FINADEV Tchad S.A.), a microfinance institution, which is now under liquidation. The official statement, released on May 21, confirms that COBAC’s decision, dated February 5, 2026, strips FINADEV Tchad S.A. of its second-category microfinance license in N’Djamena. Following the […]
Boko haram blamed for child abductions in southern Nigeria
Military officials in Nigeria have confirmed that Boko Haram is responsible for the abduction of children in the southern regions of the country. The statement comes after a series of coordinated attacks in the northeastern state of Yobe, where insurgents targeted civilian communities. The military spokesperson disclosed that the insurgents, numbering around 150, launched their […]
Ivory coast launches digital barometer to track financial service quality
Côte d’Ivoire unveils groundbreaking digital barometer to measure financial service satisfaction Abidjan recently witnessed the launch of a pioneering digital platform designed to revolutionize how financial service quality is evaluated in Côte d’Ivoire. The Baromètre de satisfaction des usagers des services financiers (Financial Services User Satisfaction Barometer) was officially introduced at a high-profile ceremony in […]