Senegal prime minister slams western pressure on homosexuality law Actus. Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko vigorously defended Friday the controversial new law that toughens penalties for same-sex relations, rejecting any

During a parliamentary session, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a sharp rebuke to Western powers, accusing them of attempting to enforce their values on nations with different cultural and

During a heated address to lawmakers, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko forcefully condemned what he described as “a western tyranny” seeking to “force homosexuality upon the world”. His remarks came

22 may 2026 Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko enforces strict anti-gay law at national assembly During a high-stakes parliamentary session, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a resolute defense of

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The National Assembly of Senegal convened a special session today, Friday, May 22, 2026, dedicated to live parliamentary questions addressed to the Government. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko tightens rules on official travel for top officials The Prime Minister has introduced strict new guidelines to regulate international travel by government ministers and directors-general, aiming

Historic agreement signed in Abidjan to boost female leadership in climate action The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Gender Development Centre (GDC) has joined forces with UN Women

The African Water Forum 2026, themed “From Vision to Action,” will take place in N’Djamena on July 15–16, bringing together key stakeholders to address the continent’s pressing water challenges. Ahead

Senegal’s Pastef Party to Elect Ousmane Sonko as Leader for Second Term The Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité (Pastef) will hold its first-ever national

The Nigerian military has attributed the abduction of dozens of students and teachers in the southern state of Oyo to fighters from the Boko Haram jihadist group. In a statement

Divergent visions emerge as Senegal’s top leaders navigate power dynamics This week in Senegal, a critical political moment unfolds as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko navigate