May 15, 2026

Ouaga Press

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French national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid new anti-lgbtq laws

A French national has been detained in Senegal under controversial circumstances, sparking diplomatic concern and renewed debate over human rights in the West African nation. Diplomatic sources confirmed that the individual was arrested in Dakar on February 14, 2026, and faces charges including