Senegal signs law doubling penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in jail
New legislation increases penalties and criminalizes promotion of same-sex relationships.
Editorial Staff
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Updated about 2 months ago
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