# Senegalese political and economic scrutiny > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/senegalese-political-and-economic-scrutiny > Updated: 2026-08-17T22:47:50.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 3. Political controversy in Senegal has intensified regarding the management of special funds. Former Prime Minister Aminata Touré, leader of Kiiraay - Les Patriotes Républicains, has accused Ousmane Sonko of “pure malgovernance” and a “diversion of objectives.” Touré specifically alleged that approximately 1.7 billion FCFA from the ‘Fonds Jamm’—intended for peace in Casamance—were used for purposes inconsistent with its mandate, such as renovating the Prime Minister’s office and purchasing vehicles. In response, Sonko, who serves as President of the National Assembly, has defended his integrity and the traceability of state resources. He alleged that over 3 billion CFA francs were withdrawn from the Primature’s special funds between March and April, claiming the Presidency’s funds were depleted by his predecessor. Recent escalations include accusations from Minister Abdourahmane Diouf, who claims Sonko exhausted an annual budget of 1.77 billion FCFA in less than five months and used funds to purchase luxury vehicles, such as Maybachs. This friction has evolved into a broader rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Sonko. Sonko is currently pressuring the President to set dates for municipal and departmental elections before mandates expire in January. Simultaneously, legislative disputes have emerged over Pastef-proposed laws, including a mandate for high-ranking officials to declare assets and a proposal to increase parliamentary oversight of ‘secret funds.’ The executive branch has challenged the latter in the Constitutional Council, arguing it infringes on executive powers. Touré continues to question the use of special funds, suggesting they functioned as unverified ‘secret funds.’ ## Claims - Ousmane Sonko stated his assets consist of a salary, two vehicles, and a house in Cité Keur Gorgui. (disputed by 4 sources) - Aminata Touré claimed former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko held 'secret funds' totaling approximately 1.7 billion FCFA. (disputed by 2 sources) - Sonko clarified that his disagreements with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye are based on principles of transparency and sovereignty rather than political rivalry. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Sonko alleged that over 3 billion CFA francs were withdrawn from the Primature's funds between March and April. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Sonko claimed the Presidency's funds were emptied by his predecessor before the new administration took office. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Ousmane Sonko has demanded that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye set a date for municipal and departmental elections. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Sonko asserted that all expenditures from the Primature's funds under his authority were fully traceable and never paid in cash. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The electoral code requires the decree setting an election date to be published at least 80 days before the vote. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Sonko claimed that 90% of recent land subdivisions do not comply with the law and announced parliamentary inquiry commissions. (single source) - Sonko challenged his critics to produce evidence of corruption regarding his personal wealth. (single source) - The Senegalese government increased fuel prices, raising supercharged fuel to 990 FCFA and diesel to 755 FCFA per liter. (single source) - The Pastef party proposed a law requiring high-ranking officials to declare their assets. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Senegal political rift intensifies over elections and fund management Senegal faces political instability as a rift between President Faye and Ousmane Sonko sparks disputes over local election dates, asset declaration laws, and the management of special government funds. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ousmane-sonko-calls-fuel-price-hikes-a-structural-adjustment ### 2026-08-15: Ousmane Sonko alleges 3 billion CFA franc fund discrepancy in Senegal Ousmane Sonko has raised alarms over the alleged disappearance of 3 billion CFA francs from Senegal's Primature and defended his personal assets amid calls for increased transparency and parliamentary oversight 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ousmane-sonko-faces-political-scrutiny-as-senegal-raises-fuel-prices ### 2026-08-12: Senegal political debate intensifies over Prime Minister's special funds Senegal faces intense debate over the transparency and history of special funds allocated to the Prime Minister’s office following revelations regarding Ousmane Sonko’s budget. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-political-debate-erupts-over-prime-ministers-special-funds --- Cite as: Senegalese political and economic scrutiny. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/senegalese-political-and-economic-scrutiny