politics
March 13, 2026
Senegal Lawmakers Tighten Anti-LGBTQ Law
Senegal’s parliament has backed a bill imposing tougher penalties for LGBTQ activities in the West African nation
TL;DR
- Senegal's National Assembly approved a bill to toughen punishments for homosexual acts.
- The new law redefines homosexual conduct as an offense against nature and doubles prison terms from one-five years to five-ten years.
- Penalties are expanded to include promoting or financing homosexuality, with fines up to 10 million CFA francs.
- Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko introduced the bill, viewing LGBTQ rights as incompatible with Senegalese values.
- The bill passed with overwhelming support in parliament and awaits final approval by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
- Human rights groups criticize the measures as homophobic and warn of increased danger for the LGBTQ community.
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