Pastef party 2026: Ousmane Sonko’s candidacy accepted for leadership vote

Pastef-Les Patriotes Announces Validated Presidential Candidate for 2026 Party Congress The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of Pastef-Les Patriotes has released its provisional list of approved candidates for the…

Senegal’s prime minister rejects western pressure on homosexuality law

Senegal Prime Minister Sonko rejects western ‘tyranny’ over homosexuality law A newly enacted law in Senegal has significantly increased penalties for same-sex relationships in the predominantly Muslim West African nation.…

Côte d’Ivoire: major security infrastructure launched in the north and HACA report unveiled

Major military and health facilities inaugurated in Northern Côte d’Ivoire Abidjan, May 2026 — The latest editions of national newspapers highlight two major national events: the inauguration of vital defense…

Senegal’s prime minister rejects western pressure on homosexuality law

On a recent Friday in Dakar, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko stood before parliament to deliver a forceful defense of the country’s strengthened stance against homosexuality. The government official dismissed…

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.…