Senegal’s democratic decline under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Senegal’s recent criminalization of homosexuality marks a defining moment in the nation’s history. Over the past several years, internal political tensions have intensified. Under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the country is increasingly shifting toward authoritarianism, with the primary ideological stance evolving into a rejection of Western influence.
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