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1 day ago

Senegal aims to double the maximum prison sentence for homosexuality

Anyone committing an act against nature will be punished by five to 10 years' imprisonment. The bill modified the penal code to stipulate that any sexual act or act of a sexual nature between two people of the same sex constitutes an act against nature.
World politics
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

2 celebrities among 12 people arrested in anti-gay sweep in Senegal - LGBTQ Nation

Twelve men, including celebrities Pape Cheikh Diallo and Djiby Dramé, were arrested in Dakar on charges including homosexual acts, money laundering and knowingly spreading HIV.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Burkina Faso issues first sentence for 'homosexuality and related practices'

Burkina Faso convicted an individual under its 2025 law criminalizing same-sex relations, sentencing them to 24 months' imprisonment, a large fine, and post-sentence expulsion.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Egypt and Iran tell FIFA to cancel World Cup Pride Match, calling it 'contrary' to values

Iran and Egypt, where same-sex relations are criminalized, asked FIFA to cancel the World Cup Pride Match, calling it culturally and religiously contrary to their values.
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