Senegalese TV Presenter and Singer Are Arrested in Crackdown on Homosexuality

New York Times - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ruth Maclean, Saikou Jammeh and Babacar FallFebruary 9, 2026 at 11:16 PM

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In Senegal, TV presenter Pape Cheikh Diallo and musician Djiby Dramé were arrested and appeared in court on Monday, February 9, 2026, along with ten other men, on charges of committing "unnatural acts," referring to homosexual activity. The arrests stemmed from an investigation into an HIV-positive individual who allegedly infected others through WhatsApp groups. It is unclear if Diallo and Dramé are accused of spreading HIV. The arrests are part of a broader crackdown on homosexuality in Senegal, where it is punishable by imprisonment and a fine. This case is considered high-profile amid increasing anti-gay sentiment and laws in several African countries. Senegal has seen growing intolerance toward LGBTQ+ individuals in recent decades.

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Kent State University 40% TFM 40% Youssou N’Dour 40% Abdou Dieng 50% Babacar M’Baye 50% Dakar ×260% Djiby Dramé ×380% Pape Cheikh Diallo ×590% Senegal ×7100%

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homosexuality 100% senegal 90% anti-gay laws 80% crackdown 70% arrest 70% unnatural acts 60% h.i.v. 50% lgbtq rights 50% criminalization 40%

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