In early 2026, Senegalese authorities arrested 82 people, including media figures like TV host Pape Cheikh Diallo and musician Djiby Dramé, in a major crackdown starting in Keur Massar. The investigation uncovered an alleged network tied to drug trafficking, money laundering, possible pedophilia, same-sex relations, and intentional HIV transmission via WhatsApp contacts. By March, over 35 more arrests fueled anti-gay sentiment, prompting Parliament to pass a bill introduced b
