Corruption in Senegal

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Political corruption

Forms and concepts

* Abuse of power
* Bribery
* Censorship
* Banned politics
* Political repression
* Political violence
* Cronyism
* Economics of corruption
* Election interference
* Electoral fraud
* Elite capture
* Influence peddling
* Insider trading
* Iron triangle
* Judicial
* Kleptocracy
* In local government
* Mafia state
* Malfeasance
* Misfeasance
* Nepotism
* Politically exposed person
* Pyrrhic defeat theory
* Revolving door
* Political machine
* Political scandal
* Slush fund
* Simony
* Suspicious activity report
* State capture
* State-corporate crime
* Throffer

Anti-corruption

* International Anti-Corruption Court
* Group of States Against Corruption
* International Anti-Corruption Academy
* International Anti-Corruption Day
* United Nations Convention against Corruption

Corruption by country
|  Africa

* Algeria
* Angola
* Botswana
* Burkina Faso
* Cameroon
* Cape Verde
* Central African Republic
* Chad
* Comoros
* Côte d'Ivoire
* Democratic Republic of the Congo
* Egypt
* Equatorial Guinea
* Eritrea
* Ethiopia
* Gambia
* Ghana
* Guinea-Bissau
* Kenya
* Lesotho
* Liberia
* Libya
* Madagascar
* Malawi
* Mali
* Mauritius
* Morocco
* Namibia
* Niger
* Nigeria
* Rwanda
* Senegal
* Seychelles
* Sierra Leone
* Somalia
* South Africa
* South Sudan
* Sudan
* Tanzania
* Togo
* Tunisia
* Uganda
* Zambia
* Zimbabwe

Asia

* Afghanistan
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* Bahrain
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* Bhutan
* Brunei
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* China
* Cyprus
* Georgia
* India
* Indonesia
* Iran
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* Lebanon
* Malaysia
* Maldives
* Mongolia
* Myanmar
* Nepal
* North Korea
* Oman
* Palestine
* Pakistan
* Philippines
* Singapore
* South Korea
* Sri Lanka
* Syria
* Taiwan
* Tajikistan
* Thailand
* Timor-Leste
* Turkey
* Turkmenistan
* United Arab Emirates
* Uzbekistan
* Vietnam
* Yemen

Europe

* Albania
* Andorra
* Austria
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* Croatia
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* Finland
* France
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* Greece
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* Norway
* Poland
* Portugal
* Romania
* Russia
* San Marino
* Serbia
* Slovakia
* Slovenia
* Spain
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* Ukraine
* United Kingdom

North America

* Canada
* Mexico
* United States

Central America

* Costa Rica
* Cuba
* El Salvador
* Haiti
* Honduras
* Nicaragua

South America

* Argentina
* Bolivia
* Brazil
* Chile
* Colombia
* Ecuador
* Guyana
* Paraguay
* Peru
* Suriname
* Uruguay
* Venezuela

Oceania

* Australia
* Fiji
* Micronesia
* New Zealand
* Palau
* Papua New Guinea
* Samoa

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Corruption in Senegal remains a major concern for the nation. On Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, Senegal scored 45 on a scale from 0 ("highly corrupt") to 100 ("very clean"). When ranked by score, Senegal ranked 69th among the 180 countries in the Index, where the country ranked first is perceived to have the most honest public sector.[1] For comparison with regional scores, the average score among sub-Saharan African countries[Note 1] was 33. The best score in sub-Saharan Africa was 72, and the worst score was 8.[2] For comparison with worldwide scores, the best score was 90 (ranked 1), the average score was 43, and the worst score was 8 (ranked 180).[3]

## Corruption under Abdoulaye Wade

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Abdoulaye Wade came to power in 2000, ending 40 years of rule by the Socialist Party. Initially, his election was seen as a positive change, but his administration became associated with significant corruption:

Abdoulaye Wade was involved in corruption scandals, including allegedly handing a suitcase full of cash to a departing IMF representative.[4] Grand corruption, clientelism, and nepotism were evident during Wade's administration.[5] There were accusations of massive embezzlement and misuse of public funds.

Wade's son Karim was given control over major government ministries and projects, leading to allegations of nepotism. His son, Karim, gained notoriety for corruption. He was referred to as "Mister 15%" in diplomatic cables, suggesting he took a 15% cut of major government contracts. Eventually, Karim Wade was charged with illegally amassing a fortune of $240 million through embezzlement and corruption.[6] He was prosecuted and sentenced to 6 years in prison with a $228 million fine in 2015.[7]

While Abdoulaye Wade himself has not faced direct legal punishment, his administration's corruption became a focus of investigation under his successor, President Macky Sall.[8]

## Recent Developments

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Since 2012, under President Macky Sall, Senegal has taken some significant efforts to combat corruption in Senegal, including the establishment of several anti-corruption agencies, such as the Ministry of the Promotion of Good Governance and the reactivated Court of Repression of Economic and Financial Crime. The prosecution of corruption committed by officials has also increased under Sall's administration.[9] However, petty corruption remains common in daily life and public services.[10][11] There are concerns that anti-corruption measures have been influenced by political considerations.[12] Furthermore, enforcement of anti-corruption laws remains uneven.[13]

Corruption issues persisted under Sall's administration, as there were allegations of nepotism, with Sall appointing family members to government positions.[14] In addition, Sall's brother was implicated in a corruption scandal related to gas field contracts.[15]

## Notes

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1. ^ Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

## References

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1. ^ "The ABCs of the CPI: How the Corruption Perceptions Index is calculated". Transparency.org. 11 February 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
2. ^ Banoba, Paul; Mwanyumba, Robert; Kaninda, Samuel (11 February 2025). "CPI 2024 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Weak anti-corruption measures undermine climate action". Transparency.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
3. ^ "Corruption Perceptions Index 2024: Senegal". Transparency.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
4. ^ "Senegal's "Mister 15%" Goes to Jail". africasacountry.com. 2024-11-01. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
5. ^ "Senegal: Overview of corruption and anti-corruption". U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
6. ^ "Senegal's "Mister 15%" Goes to Jail". africasacountry.com. 2024-11-01. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
7. ^ "Senegal's "Mister 15%" Goes to Jail". africasacountry.com. 2024-11-01. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
8. ^ Kamara, Alpha (2016-07-26). "Senegal: Why did President Sall pardon a rival convicted of embezzling over $200 million?". African Arguments. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
9. ^ "Senegal Corruption Profile". Business Anti-Corruption Portal. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
10. ^ "Senegal: Overview of corruption and anti-corruption". U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
11. ^ "Senegal country risk report | GAN Integrity". www.ganintegrity.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
12. ^ "Country profile: Senegal". U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
13. ^ "Criminality in Senegal - The Organized Crime Index | ENACT". The Organized Crime Index. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
14. ^ "Presidential Families & Co. in Senegal: A State of Capture in the Making? | Heinrich Böll Stiftung | Cape Town. South Africa | Namibia | Zimbabwe". za.boell.org. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
15. ^ "Presidential Families & Co. in Senegal: A State of Capture in the Making? | Heinrich Böll Stiftung | Cape Town. South Africa | Namibia | Zimbabwe". za.boell.org. Retrieved 2024-11-03.

## External links

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* Senegal Corruption Profile from the Business Anti-Corruption Portal

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Senegal articles

History|

* Regional history
* Mali Empire
* Precolonial kingdoms
* Trans-Saharan slave trade
* French conquest
* French West Africa
* African slave trade
* British invasion
* Mali Federation
* Senegambia
* Senegambia Confederation
* Border War
* Bissau-Guinean Civil War involvement

Geography|

* Biosphere Reserves
* Borders
* Casamance
* Climate change
* Environmental issues
* Cities
* Islands
* National parks
* Rivers
* Wildlife
* World Heritage Sites

Politics|

* Administrative divisions
* Casamance conflict
* Constitution
* Court of Cassation (judiciary)
* Elections
* Foreign relations
* Human rights
* Law enforcement
* Military
* Chief of the General Staff
* Parliament
* Political parties
* President
* Prime Minister

Economy|

* Agriculture
* Energy
* Franc (currency)
* Housing
* Telecommunications
* Tourism
* Transport
* Unions

Society|

* Abortion
* Child marriage
* Demographics
* Education
* Ethnic groups
* Health
* Human trafficking
* Languages
* LGBT rights
* Prostitution
* Religion
* Water supply and sanitation

Culture|

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Corruption in Africa

Sovereign states|

* Algeria
* Angola
* Benin
* Botswana
* Burkina Faso
* Burundi
* Cameroon
* Cape Verde
* Central African Republic
* Chad
* Comoros
* Democratic Republic of the Congo
* Republic of the Congo
* Djibouti
* Egypt
* Equatorial Guinea
* Eritrea
* Eswatini
* Ethiopia
* Gabon
* The Gambia
* Ghana
* Guinea
* Guinea-Bissau
* Ivory Coast
* Kenya
* Lesotho
* Liberia
* Libya
* Madagascar
* Malawi
* Mali
* Mauritania
* Mauritius
* Morocco
* Mozambique
* Namibia
* Niger
* Nigeria
* Rwanda
* São Tomé and Príncipe
* Senegal
* Seychelles
* Sierra Leone
* Somalia
* South Africa
* South Sudan
* Sudan
* Tanzania
* Togo
* Tunisia
* Uganda
* Zambia
* Zimbabwe

States with limited
recognition

* Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
* Somaliland

Dependencies and
other territories

* Canary Islands / Ceuta / Melilla (Spain)
* Madeira (Portugal)
* Mayotte / Réunion (France)
* Saint Helena / Ascension Island / Tristan da Cunha (United Kingdom)

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