Senegal moves to expand mandatory asset declarations for top officials

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The Senegalese government, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is moving to amend Article 37 of the Constitution to expand mandatory asset declarations. The proposed amendment, presented by Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr, would extend the obligation—currently held by the President—to include the Prime Minister and the President of the National Assembly. Under the new rules, these officials would be required to file a declaration within three months of taking office and another within three months of leaving their positions, with the Constitutional Council responsible for making these records public.

The legislative process faces debate within the National Assembly. While some lawmakers argue the amendment is necessary for transparency and preventing conflicts of interest, others, including members of the Pastef group, have raised legal questions regarding whether Article 37 can technically encompass other offices. The amendment requires a three-fifths majority for adoption, with a plenary vote scheduled for August 18.

Separately, the National Office for the Fight against Corruption and Economic and Financial Crimes (OFNAC) reported that 56% of the 3,000 individuals subject to asset declaration have complied. OFNAC noted that all government ministers and National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko have filed their declarations. Failure to comply with declaration requirements can result in penalties, including salary deductions or bans from public service.

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Bassirou Diomaye Faye · Maimouna Bousso · Me Moussa Sarr · National Assembly of Senegal · OFNAC · Ousmane Sonko · Pastef · Senegal

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed constitutional amendment requires a three-fifths majority for adoption fr.news.yahoo.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The President must declare assets within three months of taking office and three months after leaving office bamada.net · www.senenews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The amendment extends asset declaration obligations to the Prime Minister and the President of the National Assembly bamada.net · www.senenews.com · fr.news.yahoo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] OFNAC reports that 56% of the over 3,000 people subject to asset declaration have complied senego.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] All government ministers and Ousmane Sonko have declared their assets senego.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A plenary session for the vote is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18 fr.news.yahoo.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Constitutional Council would be responsible for making these declarations public bamada.net · www.senenews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The government proposed an amendment to Article 37 of the Constitution bamada.net · www.senenews.com