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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’s tough anti-homosexuality law to be enforced, Sonko says Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has declared that the recently amended law criminalizing homosexuality will be strictly enforced across the country. Speaking during a parliamentary session on May 22, 2026, Sonko addressed domestic and international reactions to the legislation, emphasizing Senegal’s sovereignty in shaping its legal […]
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. […]
On Friday, May 22, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko forcefully defended his government’s stance before lawmakers during the fifth round of parliamentary question-and-answer sessions since the PASTEF took office. Responding to inquiries about the recently enacted legislation that increases prison sentences for same-sex relationships—after over a hundred individuals were detained within three months and African […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has reiterated his commitment to tightening oversight of political funds, emphasizing the need for transparent and accountable use of public resources. His stance marks a notable shift from the position held by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on this delicate issue. During a heated session of parliamentary questions to the government, […]
In a sharp rebuttal delivered on the floor of the National Assembly, former legislator Maïmouna Sène, a senior figure in the Alliance Pour la République (APR), accused Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of deploying what she termed « judicial populism » as a distraction from the country’s pressing economic challenges. Accountability vs. Political Theatre Addressing the […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly clarified the approach to managing internal disagreements within his Pastef party during this Friday morning’s plenary session of current affairs questions at the National Assembly. Addressing lawmakers, he unequivocally stated that differences of opinion within the political movement he leads would not be settled through official decrees or regulatory measures. […]
Senegal’s leader condemns western lgbtq+ agenda as cultural imposition The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has sharply criticized what he describes as Western efforts to globally normalize LGBTQ+ rights, calling the push an attempt to impose foreign cultural values on African societies. Speaking before the National Assembly in Dakar, Sonko emphasized that such movements […]
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 […]
In a bold statement, Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s prominent political figure, has sharply criticized what he describes as western attempts to force LGBTQ+ rights onto Senegalese society. His remarks come amid ongoing debates about cultural values and foreign influence in the country, where Islamic traditions hold strong sway. Controversy over LGBTQ+ rights in Senegal The issue […]
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 […]