Story perspectives

Senegal Arrests Twelve in Controversial LGBTQIA+ Crackdown

2/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Twelve people were arrested in Senegal on charges of alleged 'unnatural acts,' including Pape Cheikh Diallo (celebrity) and Djiby Dramé (celebrity).
The arrests occur in a context where same-sex relations are criminalized in Senegal.
The Stop Homophobia association expressed alarm over detentions and highlighted stigma against LGBTQIA+ people.
Experts say the political and cultural climate is hostile, with calls for harsher penalties against same-sex relations and social-media discussions reflecting intolerance.

1 of 1

Story summary

Twelve people were arrested in Senegal on charges of alleged 'unnatural acts,' including Pape Cheikh Diallo (celebrity) and Djiby Dramé (celebrity).
The arrests occur in a context where same-sex relations are criminalized in Senegal.
The Stop Homophobia association expressed alarm over detentions and highlighted stigma against LGBTQIA+ people.
Experts say the political and cultural climate is hostile, with calls for harsher penalties against same-sex relations and social-media discussions reflecting intolerance.