Forum Civil Sénégalais: Demands Clarity on Huit Dossiers Financiers

• Forum Civil, the Senegalese branch of Transparency International, recently voiced significant concerns regarding transparency in public financial management.
• The organization specifically highlighted eight financial dossiers, including a rural electrification contract and funds linked to Kosmos Energy, demanding immediate clarification from state authorities.
• A key demand involves the full publication of the contract between the State of Senegal and Kosmos Energy for the Yaakar Teranga gas field, alongside the terms of their withdrawal agreement.
• Forum Civil also called for the complete disclosure of Sangomar oil revenues for the second half of 2024, noting their current untraceability in official reports.
• This lack of transparency regarding Sangomar revenues is cited as a breach of Law 2022-09 and Article 55 of the Petroleum Code, prompting calls for national consultations on natural resource governance.

The organization contends that the current untraceability of these revenues constitutes a direct breach of Senegal's Loi 2022-09, enacted on April 19, 2022, and specifically contravenes Article 55 of the national Code pétrolier.

The Forum Civil, the Senegalese section of Transparency International, recently convened its Administrative Council in Saly, issuing a declaration on Sunday, September 20, 2026. This statement conveyed the organization's profound concern regarding the transparency exercised in the management of public affairs within Senegal. It specifically called upon state authorities to provide clear explanations to the Senegalese populace concerning several high-profile financial and socio-economic matters, noting that public opinion remains eager for these clarifications.

The declaration outlined eight specific financial dossiers, or 'points d'ombre,' that necessitate clear governmental explanations. These include a rural electrification contract involving an estimated advance payment of nearly 37 billion CFA francs, and the clarification surrounding '30 billion CFA francs from Kosmos Energy-State of Senegal,' which was referenced during the Prime Minister's General Policy Statement. Further demands for transparency relate to the follow-up on funds announced by the outgoing Minister of Family and Solidarity for compensating victims of political violence that occurred between 2021 and 2024.

Additional areas requiring elucidation cover the conditions under which vehicles for the National Assembly were acquired, the alleged use of 'Diam' funds from Casamance for purchasing vehicles for the Prime Minister's Office, and the circumstances surrounding the transfer of vehicles seized by an Office to a public authority. The Forum Civil also seeks a comprehensive report on the utilization of 8 billion CFA francs disbursed in October 2024 to assist populations affected by floods along the Senegal River in Bakel, Matam, and surrounding areas, alongside a call for rigorous oversight of these financial allocations. These demands underscore a broader push for greater Sénégal transparence gestion publique.

Beyond the general financial dossiers, the Forum Civil Sénégalais specifically urged the State of Senegal to undertake concrete actions to ensure transparency, particularly within the energy sector. A key demand is the immediate publication of the Kosmos Energy Sénégal contrat, which pertains to the Yaakar Teranga gas field, along with the detailed terms of the withdrawal agreement signed between the State of Senegal and Kosmos Energy. This highlights a critical area of public interest regarding major resource contracts.

Furthermore, the organization explicitly demanded the full publication of all Sangomar revenus pétroliers for the second half of 2024. According to the declaration, these revenues are currently untraceable, neither appearing in the state budget nor in semi-annual budget execution reports, nor in the 2024 EITI report. The organization contends that the current untraceability of these revenues constitutes a direct breach of Senegal's Loi 2022-09, enacted on April 19, 2022, and specifically contravenes Article 55 of the national Code pétrolier. This legal challenge underscores the gravity of the transparency concerns raised by civil society.

In its comprehensive declaration, the Forum Civil, as the Senegalese section of Transparency International, extended its recommendations beyond specific financial inquiries. It advocated for the convening of inclusive national consultations focused on the governance of natural resources, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to managing the nation's wealth. The organization also stressed the imperative of making accountability a primary focus of public administration and called for enhanced facilitation of public access to information, recognizing these as fundamental pillars of good governance.

These calls for greater Sénégal transparence gestion publique and robust accountability mechanisms are indicative of a growing civil society pressure for systemic reforms. The Forum Civil's Administrative Council concluded its statement by formally exhorting the State of Senegal to scrupulously adhere to the established electoral calendar, linking good governance to the broader democratic process. This sustained advocacy for transparency, particularly concerning the Kosmos Energy Sénégal contrat and Sangomar revenus pétroliers publication, signals an environment of increased scrutiny for all entities involved in Senegal's public procurement and resource management sectors.

Lawyers advising energy companies, public procurement entities, or involved in resource governance in Senegal should be aware of the heightened civil society pressure for transparency regarding state contracts and financial management, particularly concerning Kosmos Energy and Sangomar. This could lead to increased scrutiny, potential legal challenges, or new disclosure requirements for public and private sector actors.

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