Senegal - August 2025

On 25 August, Senegal’s parliament approved anti-corruption reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability. Key measures include restructuring the National Office for the Fight against Fraud and Corruption (OFNAC), to focus solely on corruption, with its reports submitted to the president and made public. The amendments also expand asset declaration requirements for senior civil servants to include a wider range of officials, lower the financial threshold for mandatory reporting, and mandate public disclosure of government audit reports. However, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is exempt from these measures, a decision that has sparked sharp criticism from opposition leaders. They contend that presidential accountability is fundamental to fostering genuine transparency and protecting democracy. Critics warn that this exemption risks eroding public trust and raises serious concerns about the fair and consistent application of anti-corruption laws. 

Sources: Jeune Afrique, APA News, Voice of Africa, Africa News