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French national detained in Senegal over alleged homosexuality
Monde • Sénégal A French national, an engineer in his thirties, has been held in detention in Senegal since February 14th. He faces charges including “acts against nature” and “attempted
Read MoreOusmane sonko outlines pastef’s strategic direction at cité keur gorgui meeting
With its inaugural national congress on the horizon, the leadership of Pastef convened on Friday, May 15, at the Cité Keur Gorgui residence of its leader, Ousmane Sonko. The gathering
Read MoreOusmane Sonko’s strategic blueprint for PASTEF’s future
Ousmane Sonko’s residence in Cité Keur Gorgui transformed into a bustling political command center on Friday, May 15, 2026. With fewer than three weeks remaining until PASTEF’s inaugural national congress,
Read MoreAfrica’s pivotal week: macron’s strategic shift, business growth, and political maneuvers
This week brought significant developments across the African continent, from high-level diplomatic engagements and crucial economic forums to complex internal political shifts. Here’s a concise overview of the key events
Read MoreFrench national detained in Senegal under anti-lgbt+ law
A French citizen has been held in detention in Senegal since February 14, facing charges that include “acts against nature.” Senegal significantly strengthened its legislation against homosexual relations in March,
Read MoreUn security council denounces recent terrorist assaults in Mali
The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong denunciation of the ‘abhorrent terrorist assaults’ perpetrated by jihadist factions linked to Al-Qaeda across Mali since April 25. The international body
Read MoreSénégal cracks down on lgbtqia+ rights with new anti-homosexuality law
As Brussels prepares to mark the 30th anniversary of its Pride Parade, a stark contrast emerges with the situation in Senegal. While Europe celebrates decades of progress in LGBTQIA+ rights,
Read MoreDakar’s strategic shift: securing 1.3 trillion FCFA from the UEMOA market
Deprived of access to Eurobond markets following the disclosure of its 2024 budget revisions, Sénégal has strategically turned to the public securities market within the West African Economic and Monetary
Read MoreArsenal faces burnley in must-win clash for title push
With just one Premier League title under its belt since 2004, Arsenal cannot afford to take its remaining fixtures lightly. The narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham last weekend, decided
Read MoreAlgeria and Chad advance energy and infrastructure projects with landmark deals
Algeria and Chad advance energy and infrastructure projects with landmark deals Algeria and Chad have taken a decisive step forward in their strategic partnership this week, signing two major agreements
Read MoreSenegal protests erupt over luxury green city project at Lac Rose
Senegal protests erupt over luxury green city project at Lac Rose Local coverage Add us as a preferred source for updates. Residents near Dakar are voicing fierce opposition to the
Read MoreSenegal political party PASTEF denies rumours of Ousmane Sonko’s resignation
Senegal: PASTEF-Les Patriotes reaffirms unity amid resignation speculation Dakar — Following internal discussions within the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly and key figure in
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