Decree signed before dismissal: Former minister Dr Fatou Diouf caught up in fishing licenses affair

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Senegal
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Decree signed before dismissal: Former minister Dr Fatou Diouf caught up in fishing licenses affair

Former minister Dr Fatou Diouf signed a decree granting 111 fishing licenses shortly before her dismissal, sparking controversy. The political movement Gueum Sa Bopp expressed indignation and called for the cancellation of the licenses, an investigation by the General State Inspectorate, and a referral by the National Anti-Fraud Office. The decision is criticized amid declining fish resources and rising fish prices.

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