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The fight for LGBTQ Rights in Africa remains one of the most complex human rights issues in global politics. Across the continent, laws governing same-sex relationships vary widely, with some nations maintaining strict criminal penalties while others move toward greater recognition of LGBTQ equality.

JRL CHARTS LGBT International News provides ongoing coverage of legislative changes, court rulings, public policy debates, and activism affecting LGBTQ communities throughout Africa, offering readers detailed reporting on the political and social forces shaping LGBTQ rights across the region.

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12 03, 2026

Senegal Parliament Passes Harsh Anti-Gay Law With 10-Year Prison Terms, Sparking Global Outcry

By |2026-03-12T12:45:36-07:00March 12th, 2026|Categories: LGBT News, World LGBT News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg — Senior Correspondent | LGBT International News DAKAR, SENEGAL — (March 12, 2026) — Senegal’s parliament has approved sweeping legislation that significantly strengthens the country’s criminal penalties for same-sex relationships, a move that has triggered alarm among international human rights organizations and LGBTQ advocates worldwide. Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to approve the measure, [...]

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