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Senegal doubles maximum penalty for same-sex activity to 10 years' jail
By Robbie Corey-Boulet and Diadie Ba
DAKAR, March 12 (Reuters) - Senegal's National Assembly late on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex sexual acts to 10 years and criminalising any efforts to promote homosexuality.
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Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms
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Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation that could double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
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Senegalese university students say death of protester dashes hope for change
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) -- Thousands of students left Senegal's top public university Tuesday after authorities closed campus housing following a student's death during protests over unpaid financial aid.
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How the AFCON final descended into chaos: A walk off, a fluffed Panenka and ball boys wrestling a sub
Senegal supporters clash with police and stewards as the AFCON final descends into chaos Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images
"The image it has given of African football today is shameful," Morocco's head coach said in the wake of one of the most chaotic, toxic and controversial endings to a major tournament in modern times.
