Senegal proposes tougher anti-LGBTQ law

Those found guilty of engaging in “acts against nature” will face up to ten years in prison and a maximum fine of $17,953, the country’s PM has said

Senegal’s prime minister has proposed new legislation to toughen penalties for same-sex relations, with those found guilty facing up to ten years in jail.

Same-sex relations are already illegal in the West African country and punishable by up to five years in prison.

In an address to parliament on Tuesday...