Senegal's OFNAC sets July 31, 2026 deadline for asset declarations, threatens sanctions

The Office National de Lutte contre la Fraude et la Corruption (OFNAC) in Senegal, led by President Moustapha Ka, has imposed a firm deadline of 31 July 2026 for all public officials required to declare their assets. Officials who fail to comply will face legal penalties, including imprisonment of six months to three years and fines up to one‑third of the undeclared wealth, as well as the publication of their names on a blacklist across official platforms.

The declaration obligation covers ministers, directors‑generals, senior civil servants, heads of public institutions, mayors, presidential advisers, and managers of public projects and programmes with budgets of at least 500 million CFA francs, plus directors of state‑owned enterprises meeting that threshold. OFNAC has highlighted persistent low compliance – only 558 of 1,594 mandated officials have filed – and intends to use the “name and shame” approach to reinforce transparency and good governance. The agency also emphasized the role of the media in exposing corruption, calling for stronger investigative capacities among journalists.

The deadline follows months of warnings and is part of broader efforts to curb illicit enrichment and improve public trust in Senegal’s institutions.