Senegal PM pledges to increase penalty for same-sex relations
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has pledged to increase the punishment for same-sex relations to up to ten years in prison. The move has been condemned by human rights groups.
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Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has pledged to increase the punishment for same-sex relations to up to ten years in prison. The move has been condemned by human rights groups.
READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/24/senegal-pm-pledges-to-increase-penalty-for-same-sex-relations
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