On March 31, 2026, Senegalese authorities signed a law that significantly increases the legal repercussions for same-sex relations.
The new legislation raises the penalty for engaging in same-sex relations from its previous term to a maximum of 10 years in prison.
Additionally, the law introduces criminal penalties for individuals involved in promoting or financing same-sex relationships, impacting the broader social and legal landscape.
Updates
Update at 17:36 UTC on 2026-03-31
DW News reported President Bassirou Diomaye Faye enacts controversial law following parliamentary approval.
Sources: DW News