‘That’s not in our culture’: Senegal passes law criminalizing homosexuality, doubling prison term to 10 years

"Here in Senegal, we don't accept this homosexuality. That's not in our culture, that's not in our tradition."

Senegal’s parliament has passed legislation increasing the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making the offence punishable by up to 10 years in prison. pic.twitter.com/BFDKi5Nmfx

— News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV) March 13, 2026