Senegal police arrest close aide of pm ousmane sonko over alleged unnatural acts

A senior aide to Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, Matar Ndiaga Seck, has been detained by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) following an arrest warrant issued by the Linguère police station.

The move comes amid an ongoing investigation into the detention of 22 individuals in the Djoloff region on suspicion of involvement in acts against nature. Authorities cited concordant evidence linking Seck to the case, though specifics of the allegations remain undisclosed.

While the legal process unfolds, this development has intensified public scrutiny over the investigation’s handling and the broader implications for those implicated. The case has drawn attention to ongoing enforcement of laws related to same-sex conduct in Senegal, a topic frequently debated within the country’s judicial and social spheres.

Legal experts and civil society groups are closely monitoring the situation, with some questioning the transparency of the proceedings. Meanwhile, supporters of the detained individual have raised concerns about potential procedural irregularities.