Senegal prime minister slams western pressure on homosexuality laws

Senegal homosexuality laws: PM slams Western interference Breaking news The Senegalese Prime Minister forcefully defended the country’s newly tightened penalties against same-sex relationships during a parliamentary session on May 21,…

Senegal’s prime minister condemns western pressure over anti-lgbtq law

In a bold statement before the National Assembly, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has forcefully opposed Western interference regarding the nation’s strengthened penalties for same-sex relations. The remarks came during…

Senegal’s prime minister condemns western pressure on anti-homosexuality law

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has unequivocally dismissed any attempts to challenge the nation’s recently enacted legislation, which imposes stricter penalties for same-sex relations. During an address to parliamentarians on…

Senegal’s prime minister vows strict enforcement of anti-unnatural acts law

In a bold assertion of state authority, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko stood before the National Assembly to defend a newly strengthened law targeting unnatural acts. During a pivotal session…

West african leaders advance gender and green economy agenda

Abidjan, 22 May 2026 – The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (ECGD), in partnership with UN Women and specialized agencies of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has…

Senegal prime minister faces lawmakers amid pressing national issues

The National Assembly of Sénégal convened today for a critical plenary session centered on urgent government inquiries. This high-stakes engagement brought together the Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, alongside his cabinet…

Sonko tightens travel rules for senior officials amid cost concerns

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has launched a sweeping crackdown on foreign travel by senior officials, including ministers and directors-general of state-owned enterprises, introducing stringent new guidelines aimed at curbing what…

West african leaders endorse gender and green economy initiative

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Gender Development Centre has joined forces with UN Women and key ECOWAS agencies to launch a groundbreaking regional initiative in Côte d’Ivoire.…

N’Djamena to host African water forum in 2026

N’Djamena is set to become the epicenter of continental water governance next summer, hosting the African Water Forum from July 15 to 16, 2026. This high-level event will convene policymakers,…

Sénégal: Ousmane Sonko set as sole candidate for Pastef leadership

The Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité (Pastef) is gearing up for its inaugural national elective congress, scheduled for June 6–7, 2026 in Dakar. The…

Nigeria: military links school abductions to boko haram fighters

The Nigerian military announced on Thursday that the abduction of dozens of students and teachers in Oyo State, southern Nigeria, was carried out by Boko Haram militants. In an official…

Senegal’s Diomaye Faye and Sonko face competing political agendas

This week in Senegal, a politically charged moment unfolds as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko navigate a delicate balance of power within the executive branch. The…