Governance and anti-corruption efforts in Chad and Senegal

Political leaders in Chad and Senegal have recently called for increased transparency and accountability regarding the management of public resources. In Chad, Senator Mbaigolmem Sébastien demanded investigations into the origins of weapons used in farmer-herder conflicts and sought clarification on the allocation of oil revenues and youth credit funds. In Senegal, Deputy Amadou Ba raised allegations concerning the high remuneration of former officials at the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), amid efforts by National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko to establish parliamentary inquiry commissions to investigate the use of special funds between 2012 and 2026.

Following these calls for accountability, anti-corruption agencies in both nations have moved toward strengthening prevention and integrity mechanisms. Chad’s Independent Anti-Corruption Authority (AILC) has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to modernize control mechanisms and enhance governance. Similarly, Senegal’s National Anti-Corruption Office (OFNAC) has conducted workshops to increase awareness of transparency laws, focusing on reforms related to asset declarations, whistleblower protections, and investigations into illicit enrichment.