Before French colonisation, Senegal, like many West African societies, had diverse, context‑specific norms around gender roles, same‑sex intimacy, and social identity.

The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the "promotion" of same-sex relations.

DAKAR, Senegal(AP) — Sitting at an upscale hotel in Senegal 's capital, the young man seemed nervous, rarely making eye contact and keeping his back against a wall, facing the entrance. He said he had ...

Senegal's victory in the AFCON 2025 final sparked contrasting scenes far beyond the pitch. In France, celebrations of the Lions of Teranga's triumph were marred by disturbances, leading to several ...

Senegalese families remain in limbo in a site called Khar Yalla, a decade after coastal floods destroyed their homes.

Senegalese President Macky Sall – Photo: MONUSCO Photos. Senegalese lawmakers are proposing a bill that would double the length of sentence for LGBTQ people convicted under the country’s law ...

Senegal's players are in no doubt as to who are the rightful holders of the AFCON trophy Julien De Rosa/AFP via Two stars above the badge on the Senegal shirt, not one. A pre-match concert where an ...