Senegal has doubled prison sentences for same-sex activity, sparking domestic support and international human rights criticism.

Senegalese artists, intellectuals, and civil society are intensifying popular pressure to cut ties with “Israel” over Gaza, as Senegal maintains its diplomatic support for Palestinian rights at the UN.

Senegal’s new leadership under Diomaye and Sonko is reshaping national identity by promoting Islamic practices and easing restrictions on women wearing hijabs, challenging the country’s secular French colonial legacy.

A recent visit by Senegalese religious leaders to the Israeli Occupation has sparked widespread criticism across the country, particularly given Senegal’s strong public support for the Palestinian cause.

Civil society pressure on the new Senegalese government has recently succeeded in achieving the first steps toward justice for the victims and their families.