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Senegal’s political and economic landscape: key updates from may 22, 2026
Live news from Senegal May 22, 2026 President Bassirou Diomaye Faye engaged in crucial discussions regarding Senegal’s financial landscape. As part of the ongoing national dialogue, he met with Abdoulaye
Read MoreSenegal enforces stricter penalties for unnatural acts under new penal code
In a decisive move to reinforce societal values, the Senegalese government has doubled down on its commitment to implementing a newly amended penal code, with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko declaring
Read MoreSenegal targets 25 unused public infrastructures to boost efficiency
The Senegalese government is launching a sweeping initiative to optimize its public asset portfolio, with a sharp focus on 25 completed but non-operational infrastructures. These underperforming assets, valued at 279
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire accelerates digital inclusion through new youth partnership
Côte d’Ivoire unites with global and private sectors to empower young innovators Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — A landmark collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Orange Côte d’Ivoire
Read MoreSenegal prime minister condemns western pressure on homosexuality laws
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering stance against homosexuality, vowing to enforce existing laws without compromise. Speaking in Dakar, he dismissed calls for a
Read MoreSenegal’s president sacks prime minister Ousmane Sonko amid political tension
The official statement declared that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye had terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, along with all ministers and state secretaries serving in the government. This
Read MoreMali’s junta trapped in its own russian-backed security gamble
From Kidal to Bamako: The unraveling of a flawed military alliance The Mali junta’s gamble on Russian-backed security has collapsed under the weight of its own miscalculations. Military setbacks in
Read MoreCotonou’s zongo parking: a game-changer for truck logistics in Benin
Cotonou embraces a new era in port logistics with the Zongo parking lot A historic milestone was reached on the morning of May 22 when the Port Autonome de Cotonou
Read MoreSenegal’s fuel price rise warning sparks economic concerns
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised the alarm about a potential surge in fuel prices in Senegal, citing a volatile global climate that could destabilize the nation’s economy. Speaking to
Read MoreSenegal’s political funds row: Sonko challenges Faye’s reform delay
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has publicly aired a serious disagreement with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over the oversight of political funds—a key reform promise during their presidential
Read MoreSenegal’s PM Sonko condemns western pressure on homosexuality laws
Senegal’s PM Sonko condemns western pressure on homosexuality laws Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sharply criticized what he describes as foreign attempts to normalize homosexuality in Senegal, amid rising tensions
Read MorePolitical funds control: Sonko advocates for strict and transparent oversight
Dakar — Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reiterated his commitment to strengthening oversight and transparency around political funds, framing their regulation as a core pledge made to Senegalese citizens during
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