Senegal’s PM accuses West of imposing homosexuality agenda
Breaking news. Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has forcefully rejected international pressure to soften the country’s strict stance against homosexuality, defending the newly enacted legislation that toughens penalties for same-sex relations.
Sonko brands Western ‘tyranny’ on social values
Addressing lawmakers in the National Assembly, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko launched a scathing attack on Western nations, accusing them of attempting to export their cultural norms to Senegal. « With eight billion people worldwide, a handful of Western nations—driven by media dominance and economic leverage—are trying to impose their will on the rest of humanity », Sonko declared.
Stricter penalties take effect
Enacted by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on March 31, the revised penal code now imposes prison sentences of up to ten years for consensual same-sex relations, doubling the previous five-year maximum. During his address, Sonko firmly dismissed calls for a moratorium on the law’s enforcement, reaffirming the government’s commitment to upholding national values.
A deeply divisive issue
In Senegal—a predominantly Muslim nation—same-sex relations remain a highly polarizing topic, sparking heated debates across political, religious, and societal spheres. While human rights advocates have condemned the legislation, supporters argue it reflects the country’s cultural and religious identity. The government maintains that the law is a sovereign decision, shielding it from external interference.
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