Senegal

Senegal, a West African country with a predominantly Muslim population, is facing scrutiny due to several recent events. The parliament approved a law doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex relations to 10 years and criminalizing the "promotion" of homosexuality, sparking concerns from rights groups. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko also proposed similar legislation. In other news, Senegal's football federation and Prime Minister denounced Morocco's jailing of 18 Senegalese fans after the Africa Cup of Nations final, with the fans even staging a hunger strike. Domestically, protests erupted at a university in Dakar over unpaid student aid, resulting in a fire and one student's death. Police also announced the arrest of 14 individuals involved in a transnational pedophile ring linked to France. These events highlight Senegal's internal challenges and its relations with other nations.