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Senegalese lawmakers are considering investigations into special funds and public management, while the opposition challenges investigations targeting Sonko.
3 articles from 15 October to 21 October 2026 · 🇸🇳 Senegal
The Pastef parliamentary group has submitted proposals, at Ousmane Sonko’s initiative, to establish five commissions of inquiry into public-sector management, covering oil and gas contracts and special funds among other matters. Their creation still depends on the Bureau of the National Assembly ruling the proposals admissible, according to Senenews.
Source: Senenews
The Pastef parliamentary group has submitted proposals, at Ousmane Sonko’s initiative, to establish five commissions of inquiry into public-sector management, covering oil and gas contracts and special funds among other matters. Their creation still depends on the Bureau of the National Assembly ruling the proposals admissible, according to Senenews.
🇸🇳 Senegal · 21:38
Ousmane Sonko’s proposals to establish inquiry committees into special funds still have to be ruled admissible by the National Assembly Bureau and receive the opinion of the Keeper of the Seals. They would cover appropriations for the Prime Minister’s Office and two institutions for the period 2012-2026, Senego reports.
🇸🇳 Senegal · 12:46
Senegalese opposition figures are challenging parliamentary committees of inquiry focusing in particular on ASER and special funds, which are linked to Ousmane Sonko and his Pastef party. Abdou Mbow, Aminata Touré and Doudou Ka question their competence or legitimacy, according to Senego, which relays their statements.
🇸🇳 Senegal · 13:36
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