Author: Ousmane Tandja

Senegal’s recently enacted anti-homosexuality law, which significantly increases penalties for «unnatural acts,» is already generating considerable judicial impact amidst intense public debate. In the six weeks following its promulgation, more than a hundred individuals across the nation have been apprehended. Some face charges of alleged voluntary HIV transmission, an accusation that dramatically broadens the scope of criminal liability. This rapid pace of arrests is prompting serious inquiries from the bar association and various non-governmental organizations, who are highlighting repeated violations of defendants’ rights. This development is certainly a key focus…

Key outcomes from the CAN 2027 qualifying draw In a landmark event held in Cairo this week, the draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers was completed, setting the stage for 48 nations across the continent. Each team now knows their path forward in a 12-group format, with the top two finishers in each group securing a spot in the tournament. The upcoming qualifiers will unfold in two phases: the first two matchdays are scheduled for September and October 2026, while the final rounds will take place in…

The Burkina Faso government’s recent decision to permanently shutter the Target Malaria research project and destroy its genetically modified mosquito samples marks a decisive turn toward scientific isolation, with far-reaching implications for both public health and economic stability. Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the regime has elevated sovereignist rhetoric to a new level, framing the move as a necessary assertion of national autonomy. Yet beneath the political symbolism lies a troubling reality: the abandonment of cutting-edge medical research at a time when malaria continues to claim countless lives…

Senegal: minister mabouba diagne initiates defamation proceedings against media Senegalese Minister Mabouba Diagne has commenced legal action, filing a defamation complaint against multiple media platforms. He accuses these outlets of disseminating inaccurate information that allegedly linked him to irregularities detailed in a report from the Court of Accounts. This significant judicial move raises pertinent questions about press freedom and the accountability of journalists within Senegal, a topic of growing interest across Africa news English and pan-African news circles. Mabouba Diagne, who holds the portfolio for Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Livestock,…

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At the Biashara Afrika 2026 forum in Lomé, Togolese leader Faure Gnassingbé urged African nations and business leaders to move beyond declarations and turn the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into tangible benefits for citizens. Speaking to ministers, investors, entrepreneurs, and development partners from across the continent, he framed the moment as a turning point: “The era of vision must now become the era of action.” The three-day event, co-hosted by the Togolese government and the AfCFTA Secretariat, serves as a high-level marketplace to accelerate intra-African trade, strengthen regional…

Tottenham manager warns Chelsea clash is crucial for Premier League survival Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has delivered a stark warning to his players ahead of their crunch Premier League encounter against Chelsea, insisting that survival in England’s top flight remains far from guaranteed. The Italian boss, speaking at his team’s final training session before the London derby, made it clear that complacency would not be tolerated as his side seeks to secure top-flight status for another season. Spurs face uphill battle despite favorable position With just one point…