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Senegal LGBTQ laws have long been among the strictest in West Africa, criminalizing same-sex relationships and imposing significant prison sentences under the country’s penal code.

In recent years, debates around expanding these laws have intensified amid political pressure from conservative movements and international criticism from human rights groups.

The JRL CHARTS Network tracks the latest developments involving Senegal’s legal system, government policies, and law enforcement actions affecting LGBTQ individuals, providing readers with in-depth reporting on the evolving legal landscape in Senegal.

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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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