Ousmane Sonko reveals friction with president Diomaye over political funds reform

During a session with deputies, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko disclosed a notable point of contention with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The dispute centers on the governance of political funds, a…

Political funds in Senegal ousmane sonko pushes for stricter oversight

Senegal’s political funds under scrutiny: Ousmane Sonko calls for tighter, transparent oversight Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reiterated his commitment to tightening oversight and ensuring full transparency over political funds,…

Senegal’s pm sonko challenges president on secret funds

In a rare public display of political divergence, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has openly disputed President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s stance on political funds, highlighting a rift within the ruling…

Senegal’s prime minister rejects western pressure on homosexuality law

Senegal’s prime minister rejects western pressure on homosexuality law Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Email messenger Senegal’s parliament approved in early March a controversial bill doubling penalties for same-sex relationships, increasing…

Ousmane Sonko takes a stand against acts against nature in Sénégal

During a session at the National Assembly this Friday, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressed the assembly regarding the legislation targeting acts against nature. He expressed unwavering support for the stricter…

Pastef party congress 2026: Ousmane Sonko remains sole presidential candidate

Politics Pastef party congress 2026: Ousmane Sonko remains sole presidential candidate The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of Pastef-Les Patriotes has released the provisional list of candidates for the…

Côte d’Ivoire: new defense and security projects launched in the north

Major investments in defense and security infrastructure Several Ivorian daily newspapers highlighted today the inauguration of key defense and security infrastructure in the northern regions of the country. The events,…

Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko rejette la pression étrangère sur les lois sociétales

Ousmane Sonko s’oppose aux ingérences occidentales Le Premier ministre sénégalais, Ousmane Sonko, a fermement critiqué ce qu’il qualifie de « tyrannie de l’Occident » concernant les débats sur l’homosexualité. Lors…

Senegal prime minister condemns western pressure on homosexuality law

Senegal’s Prime Minister rejects Western interference in homosexuality laws Breaking news. Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has strongly defended the country’s recent legislation that toughens penalties for same-sex relations, firmly…

CEDEAO and un Women launch green economy program for West Africa

Abidjan, 22 May 2026 – The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG), in partnership with UN Women and multiple ECOWAS agencies, has finalized a groundbreaking regional initiative addressing gender equality,…

Prime minister Ousmane Sonko faces lawmakers in Senegal’s national assembly session

The National Assembly of Senegal convened a special plenary session today, May 22, 2026, to field urgent inquiries from lawmakers directed at the Government. At the heart of the proceedings,…

CEDEAO and un Women launch groundbreaking gender and green economy initiative

Regional program to advance gender equality, climate resilience, and green economy in West Africa Abidjan, 22 May 2026 – The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (ECGD) has joined forces with…