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…
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Ousmane sonko unveils ambitious job creation plan for senegalese youth
Ousmane Sonko unveils ambitious job creation plan for Senegalese youth In a landmark address to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has placed employment at the heart of Senegal’s economic and…
Senegal’s PM condemns western pressure on homosexuality laws
Senegal’s PM condemns western pressure on homosexuality laws Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Messenger Senegal’s parliament approved a controversial bill in early March, doubling prison sentences for same-sex relations to five to…
Pastef 2026: Ousmane Sonko remains sole presidential candidate
Pastef 2026: Ousmane Sonko remains sole presidential candidate The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of Pastef-Les Patriotes has released the provisional list of candidates for the upcoming party leadership election ahead…
Ivory coast investment in northern security and media regulation progress
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…