Dakar Residents React as Senegal’s President Sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko
Residents of Dakar have been reacting to the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko following his sacking by President Bassirou...
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Ousmane Sonko Condemns Western “Tyranny” Over LGBTQ Rights as Senegal Toughens Same-Sex Laws
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday condemned what he described as Western “tyranny” in promoting homosexuality, insisting that Senegal...
Senegal’s President Leads IMF Talks Over Debt Crisis
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is personally leading negotiations with the International Monetary Fund to resolve a financial crisis triggered by...
HIV Treatment Access Declines in Senegal Amid Crackdown on LGBTQ Community
Health officials in Senegal have reported a decline in patient attendance at some HIV treatment centres following a wave of...
Senegal Parliament Approves Electoral Code Changes Opening Door for Ousmane Sonko’s 2029 Run
Senegal’s National Assembly has overwhelmingly approved amendments to the country’s electoral code that could clear the way for Prime Minister...
Senegal’s IMF Bailout Talks Slow as Debt Crisis Deepens, Investor Engagement Stalls
Senegal’s efforts to secure a new loan programme from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) appear to be slowing, despite high...
IMF Holds Positive Talks With Senegal Over New Loan Programme Amid $13bn Debt Crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it has held positive discussions with Senegal this week over a potential new loan...
Senegal Records First Conviction Under New Anti-Homosexuality Law
A court in Senegal has delivered the first conviction under a new law that increases penalties for same-sex relationships, marking...
Senegal PM Sonko Criticises Trump Over US-Israel Iran War
Ousmane Sonko, the Prime Minister of Senegal, has sharply criticised former U.S. President Donald Trump over the ongoing U.S.-Israel war...
CAF Awards AFCON 2025 Title to Morocco After Senegal Forfeits Final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco after...