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Senegalese political and economic scrutiny

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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 to these and other allegations,~~ 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 He alleged that over 3 billion CFA francs were withdrawn from the Primature’s special funds between March and April, claiming the Presidency’s funds were depleted by his ~~predecessor before the current administration took office.~~ 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 ~~subsequently requested an increase. Diouf further alleged that Sonko~~ used funds to purchase luxury vehicles, such as Maybachs, despite instructions to avoid new acquisitions. Touré has also defended her past management of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), noting that previous investigations found no grounds for prosecution. Regarding his personal finances, Sonko Maybachs. This friction has ~~detailed~~ evolved into a ~~modest estate~~ broader rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and ~~expressed intentions to donate his accumulated salaries~~ 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 ~~fund~~ mandate for ~~victims~~ high-ranking officials to declare assets and a proposal to increase parliamentary oversight of ‘secret funds.’ The executive branch has challenged the ~~2024 political events. Meanwhile, political figures like Toussaint Manga have suggested that~~ latter in the ~~scrutiny of Sonko’s actions is a strategic attempt~~ Constitutional Council, arguing it infringes on executive powers. Touré continues to ~~hinder his potential candidacy in~~ question the ~~2029 presidential election.~~ use of special funds, suggesting they functioned as unverified ‘secret funds.’

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