Homosexuality: Bassirou Diomaye Faye's Cold Response to the International Community

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye reaffirmed on September 25, 2026, that Senegal maintains its law criminalizing homosexuality, enacted on March 31. In an interview with RFI, he dismissed international criticisms, citing the principle of sovereignty and calling for respect for Senegal's legislative choices, just as the country respects those of other nations that have legalized same-sex marriage. He emphasized that Senegal has not sought to interfere in other countries' laws and expects the same respect for its decisions.