Senegal energy map, Feb24

Former energy minister Sarr detained in Senegal on charges of fraud at IPP


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Issue 518 - 12 Dec 2024 - By Waly Dione Faye | 4 minute read

Former energy minister Samuel Sarr has been detained by Dakar gendarmerie, following allegations by shareholders of embezzlement at his West African Energy power project. The shock development raises further questions about energy deals made during the 2012-24 Macky Sall administration, writes Waly Dione Faye.

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