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Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye approves a law increasing penalties for same-sex sexual acts to up

LGBTQ rights in Senegal — Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye approves a law increasing penalties for same-sex sexual acts to up to 10 years in prison and criminalizing the promotion or financing of

Published March 31, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: LGBTQ rights in Senegal.

Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye approves a law increasing penalties for same-sex sexual acts to up to 10 years in prison and criminalizing the promotion or financing of such acts. The measure amends existing provisions in the penal code that already penalize these acts. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/senegal-president-backs-new-anti-lgbt-law-banning-promotion-2026-03-31/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-03-31).