Senegal's public prosecutor's office announced the arrest of 71 men for homosexual relations, marking an escalation in enforcement following recent legislation that increased penalties for same-sex relations in the West African nation.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage began with star performances from football's biggest names: Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0, Kylian Mbappé netted twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, and Erling Haaland scored two goals on his World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq 4-1.
Fans from Senegal and Ivory Coast will be unable to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in the United States after both countries were added to a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration in December. The ban affects supporters of two qualified African nations less than five months before the tournament begins.
