During a high-stakes session of parliamentary question time this Friday, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a resolute address to the National Assembly regarding the enforcement of stricter penalties for unnatural acts. With unwavering determination, he underscored that the new legislation leaves no room for leniency, emphasizing its application across all strata of society.
The Prime Minister made it explicitly clear that the crackdown would not spare even the most influential figures. Using a vivid metaphor, he declared that “not even the big fish will escape the net,” signaling an uncompromising stance against such offenses. His message was unequivocal: the objective is the complete eradication of these acts within the country.
Sonko also took the opportunity to firmly push back against external criticisms, particularly from Western nations that had expressed reservations about Senegal’s toughened legal framework. In a bold display of national sovereignty, he asserted that Senegal does not need—or seek—lessons from any foreign power, reinforcing his commitment to independent governance since assuming office.