Fifth former minister in Senegal charged with corruption over Covid-19 funds
May 28, 2025 #SenegalPolitics #SenegalCorruption #CovidReliefFunds
A Senegalese court has charged a fifth minister from the country's former go
May 28, 2025 #SenegalPolitics #SenegalCorruption #CovidReliefFunds
A Senegalese court has charged a fifth minister from the country's former government with corruption. Authorities accuse the officials of embezzling nearly $10 million in public funds allocated for Covid-19 relief efforts. The case has sparked public outrage, with many demanding greater transparency and accountability from political leaders.
Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar.