COVID Funds: Oddities Found in the Case Involving Former Minister Mansour Faye

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 10, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

COVID Funds: Oddities Found in the Case Involving Former Minister Mansour Faye

The COVID funds case involving former minister Mansour Faye is marked by prolonged delays. Nearly seven months after the closure of the investigation, the High Court of Justice has not yet issued its order. The case concerns alleged overcharging on rice purchases amounting to 2.7 billion CFA francs. In November 2025, the investigation commission announced the end of its inquiries.

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