Imams and homosexuality: And Samm Jikko Yi files complaint over Ndèye Leïla Sow

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Senegal
Crime & LawSociety & Lifestyle
Imams and homosexuality: And Samm Jikko Yi files complaint over Ndèye Leïla Sow

S. Ndèye Diop Jaaratullah, national president of the Women of And Samm Jikko Yi, filed a complaint on August 19, 2026, with the Special Cybersecurity Directorate against Public.sn, host Ndèye Leïla Sow and two other programme guests. She objects to remarks made after prosecutor Saliou Dicko met a delegation from the collective on August 14, including allegations that the group’s imams were homosexual. The complaint cites five grounds: accusing people of homosexuality through the press, defamation, harming another person’s honor, public insults and spreading false news. Ndèye Leïla Sow is expected at the directorate.

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