A Senegalese lawmaker has proposed charging former President Macky Sall with high treason following revelations of significant financial misconduct during his presidency from 2019 to 2023. The Court of Auditors’ report details allegations of forgery, embezzlement, money laundering, and illicit enrichment. Current Justice Minister Ousmane Diagne confirmed that only financial crimes are under investigation. However, he did not rule out high treason charges if further evidence emerges. Under Senegal’s Constitution, a former president can only be prosecuted for high treason, subject to parliamentary approval. The trial can also only be held before the High Court of Justice. If accepted, this proposal could mark a historic legal challenge in Senegal’s democratic landscape.
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