Tag: Ousmane Sonko

What does Senegal’s new president have in store for LGBTQ people?

What does Senegal’s new president have in store for LGBTQ people?

Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected President of Senegal on Sunday, collecting 51% of the votes compared to his challenger, Amadou Ba, from the ruli [...]
Senegal: Should gays rejoice at the downfall of anti-LGBT politician Ousmane Sonko?

Senegal: Should gays rejoice at the downfall of anti-LGBT politician Ousmane Sonko?

In Senegal, electoral prospects have dimmed for anti-LGBT politician Ousmane Sonko, who was sentenced to two years in prison on June 1 for "corruption [...]
Politicians’ anti-gay posturing mars Senegal election

Politicians’ anti-gay posturing mars Senegal election

Homophobic posturing is often a feature of African political campaigns, and the politicians in Senegal's upcoming presidential election have fallen in [...]
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