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Senegalese PM Ousmane Sonko submits tougher anti-LGBT law
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Senegalese PM Ousmane Sonko submits tougher anti-LGBT law

France 24 · Feb 26, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveiled legislation on Tuesday (February 24) that would double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

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