OFNAC: Sénégal Civil Society Demands Enquête Yakaar-Teranga 55 Million Dollars

• Premier Minister Al Aminou Lô revealed on September 8, 2026, that 55 million dollars (nearly 30 billion CFA francs) that should have gone to the State of Senegal remain unrecovered from the Yakaar-Teranga project.
• Three civil society organizations—OSIDEA, ONG 3D, and the Forum du Justiciable—are demanding a public and detailed explanation for these missing funds.
• The groups have formally requested the Office national de Lutte contre la Fraude et la Corruption (OFNAC) to launch an independent investigation into the Yakaar-Teranga matter.
• Specific inquiries include the conditions of any fund waiver, the responsible authority, legal bases, and agreements with Kosmos Energy post-project disengagement.
• The organizations stress that their action is a call for transparency and accountability, not an accusation, and have urged the National Assembly to exercise its oversight role.

The call for an OFNAC enquête Yakaar-Teranga 55 millions dollars aims to clarify why these funds were not recovered by the Senegalese state, ensuring transparency and accountability regarding public finances.

A significant sum of 55 million dollars, equivalent to nearly 30 billion CFA francs, which reportedly should have been remitted to the State of Senegal, has become the subject of intense scrutiny following a statement by Premier Minister Al Aminou Lô. The Premier Minister addressed the National Assembly on September 8, 2026, where he first publicly referenced these funds in connection with the Yakaar-Teranga project. This revelation has prompted three prominent civil society organizations – OSIDEA, ONG 3D, and the Forum du Justiciable – to demand a comprehensive inquiry into the matter.

These organizations are advocating for the Office national de Lutte contre la Fraude et la Corruption (OFNAC) to launch an independent investigation into the Yakaar-Teranga project. They argue that the substantial amount involved necessitates detailed public explanations and justification. The call for an OFNAC enquête Yakaar-Teranga 55 millions dollars aims to clarify why these funds were not recovered by the Senegalese state, ensuring transparency and accountability regarding public finances.

The coalition of civil society groups, including OSIDEA, ONG 3D, and the Forum du Justiciable, has outlined several critical questions they expect to be addressed. Their inquiries extend beyond the mere non-recovery of the 55 million dollars. They seek to understand the precise conditions under which any potential renunciation of these funds might have occurred, including identifying the specific authority or minister responsible for approving such a decision.

Furthermore, the organizations are demanding full disclosure of the legal and contractual foundations that would underpin any waiver of these funds. They also require information regarding the agreements established with Kosmos Energy subsequent to its disengagement from the Yakaar-Teranga project. This push for Sénégal transparence Yakaar-Teranga underscores a broader concern for how large-scale energy projects are managed and how state revenues are secured, particularly concerning the potential recouvrement fonds Sénégal 30 milliards CFA.

The organizations emphasize that their request for an OFNAC investigation is not an accusation against any individual or institution. Instead, they frame it as a fundamental demand for transparency, accountability, and the protection of the common interest of the Senegalese people. They believe that an independent, impartial, and credible examination by the Office national de Lutte contre la Fraude et la Corruption is essential to thoroughly review the Yakaar-Teranga dossier and establish any potential responsibilities.

Crucially, the groups highlight that the 30 billion CFA francs can only be considered due to the state if this obligation is legally and contractually established. To further bolster oversight, they have also called upon the National Assembly to fully exercise its constitutional mandate of monitoring governmental actions. This includes urging the legislative body to ensure that all relevant information pertaining to the Yakaar-Teranga project is made accessible to both deputies and the general citizenry, reinforcing the principles of good governance.

This development signals increased scrutiny on large energy projects in Senegal, particularly regarding financial transparency and state revenue recovery. Lawyers and compliance officers should advise clients involved in similar ventures to reinforce their anti-corruption compliance frameworks and prepare for potential regulatory inquiries or public demands for accountability.

Source: Original reporting via Le Dakarois 221