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Senegal ASER/AEE Power electrification scandal

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In late July 2026, Senegal’s financial prosecutor opened a patrimonial investigation into Jean Michel Sène, director of the rural electrification agency ASER, following a complaint by the Spanish firm AEE Power EPC SA alleging fraud, forgery, and misuse of public funds. The probe also targeted other officials and examined a suspicious receipt of 918 million CFA francs. Deputy Thierno Alassane Sall accused the ruling Pastef majority of suppressing the ASER/AEE Power dossier for over a year and diverting 37 billion CFA francs intended to electrify approximately 1,600 to 1,700 villages. Sall described the situation as a ‘major scandal’ and criticized the government for attempting to silence the issue. By mid-August, scrutiny intensified regarding the management of the 37 billion CFA francs in advanced funds. Sall dismissed explanations from AEE Power EPC Chairman José Ángel González Tausz—who claimed funds were distributed across various accounts without specific project allocations—as ‘enfumage puéril’ (childish smoke and mirrors). Critics noted that 26 months after advance payments, fewer than 40 villages have been electrified. González Tausz traveled to Dakar to address allegations of fund misappropriation, the suspension of the contract by In late August, the public procurement regulatory authority (Arcop), and controversy deepened following the termination leak of a partnership with a confidential August 2024 note signed by former Senegalese partner. Despite Energy Minister Birame Souleye Diop. Sall used the company’s claims document to accuse Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of expertise, withholding information, claiming the project remains under investigation as questions persist regarding note proves the destination administration was aware of disbursed capital and irregularities, including the potential misappropriation of a reported request for an additional 55 billion CFA francs. 56 million euro startup advance. Allegations suggest some funds may have been used to pay bonuses at SONAC. Additionally, while the Spanish parent company alleged fraudulent invoicing by its local subsidiary, AEE Power Sénégal, the leaked note indicated such claims were unverified at the time.

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  1. 2026-08-24 00:53 UTC Senegal ASER/AEE Power electrification scandal
  2. 2026-08-14 20:33 UTC Senegal ASER/AEE Power electrification scandal
  3. 2026-08-07 08:05 UTC Senegal ASER/AEE Power scandal

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