Dakar, Senegal – The Ligue des Imams et Prédicateurs du Sénégal (LIPS) issued a strongly worded statement today, February 13, 2026, calling for the strict enforcement of the law against individuals involved in a recently uncovered network engaged in what they term “acts against nature.” The call comes after the arrest of several individuals allegedly connected to the organized group, sparking a national debate.
According to the LIPS communiqué, the organization expresses “the greatest firmness” in its indignation and condemnation of the revelations concerning the network. LIPS asserts these acts are not isolated incidents, but rather are part of a structured operation involving financial resources, attempts to spread sexually transmitted diseases, and targeting of minors. “Such circumstances exclude any indulgence,” the statement reads.
The Ligue specifically demanded that authorities rigorously apply existing laws, referencing a commitment made during the presidential campaign to criminalize homosexuality and combat its spread. LIPS framed the issue as a defense of Senegal’s religious identity, spiritual values, and cultural heritage, characterizing this commitment as a “moral, political and constitutional” duty.
The organization warned against any leniency or justification of the alleged acts, stating that such actions would be a “betrayal of the confidence of the people and an objective complicity with the forces of moral destabilization of Senegalese society.”
Beyond law enforcement, LIPS called upon religious leaders, imams, civil society organizations, the media, and parents to recognize the gravity of the situation and actively participate in safeguarding Senegal’s values. The statement also included a call for increased regulation of the audiovisual sector, urging the state to end the broadcast of content deemed contrary to the nation’s moral, religious, and traditional values, as reported by dakaractu.com.
The LIPS statement follows a period of heightened concern regarding social and economic issues in Senegal, with the organization previously urging citizens to focus on stability, economic development, agricultural productivity, and industrialization. The Ligue also recently addressed the importance of family values and the role of religious and social actors in shaping the future of the Senegalese family, according to reports.
As of this afternoon, the Senegalese government has not issued a formal response to LIPS’s demands. No date has been set for further discussion on the matter.
