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Senegal’s new law doubles jail terms for same-sex relations, drawing global outcry

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signs a new anti-LGBT law doubling jail terms to 10 years, sparking global criticism and raising concerns over human rights and investment outlook. | Business Insider Africa The legislation, approved overwhelmingly by Senegal’s National Assembly in March, also criminalizes what it describes as the “promotion” of homosexuality, including public advocacy and financial backing by individuals or organizations. Offenders unde... [1461 chars]

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