The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has forcefully rejected any calls to soften the recently enacted legislation that increases penalties for same-sex relationships in
Month: May 2026
Senegal’s prime minister ousmane sonko enforces anti-gay law with strong stance
22 may 2026 Download pricing gridTheme Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Senegal tightens anti-LGBTQ+ legislation: prime minister ousmane sonko takes firm stand
West Africa adopts landmark gender and green economy program
Abidjan, 22 May 2026 — The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG), in partnership with UN Women and other ECOWAS agencies, has officially endorsed a
Senegal’s prime minister Sonko faces lawmakers in parliamentary session
Top news Politics Live Senegal’s prime minister Sonko faces lawmakers in parliamentary session May 22, 2026 The National Assembly of Senegal convened today for a
Sonko tightens grip on state travel with new DG oversight rules
In a bold move to curb excessive administrative travel, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has rolled out stringent new regulations governing overseas trips for ministers and
West africa adopts landmark green economy plan for women’s empowerment
West Africa launches regional initiative to merge gender equality and green economy The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has greenlit a groundbreaking regional
N’Djamena to host African Water Forum in 2026
N’Djamena to host African Water Forum in 2026 The African Water Forum will convene in N’Djamena on July 15-16, 2026, bringing together key stakeholders to
Senegal’s Pastef party to hold historic convention in 2026 under Sonko’s leadership
The Patriotic Africans of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity (Pastef) is set to convene its first-ever elective national congress on June 6 and 7,
Nigerian military blames Boko Haram for school abductions in south
The Nigerian military has officially attributed the abduction of dozens of students and teachers in Oyo State, southern Nigeria, to fighters from Boko Haram. In
Senegal’s Diomaye Faye and Sonko navigate parallel political agendas
Senegal’s leadership faces test as two agendas unfold This week marks the beginning of a critical juncture in Senegal’s political landscape, as President Bassirou Diomaye
African nations recognized for economic excellence at the 20th anniversary of the Builders of the African Economy
The pan-African platform known as the Builders of the African Economy is celebrating its 20th anniversary by honoring several nations for their impactful public policies
Senegal’s stance on homosexuality: Sonko vows strict enforcement of laws
Senegal’s firm position on homosexuality under scrutiny Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has once again underscored the government’s determination to reinforce existing legislation against homosexuality in