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Organized Crime in Senegal: An Assessment

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Senegal’s relatively stable nation is often considered a moderate risk when it comes to political instability. However, the fight against organized crime remains a pressing concern for the government.

Overview of Organized Crime

While Senegal has made progress in addressing specific markets like timber trafficking, there are still concerns about the country’s vulnerability to organized crime. The government’s efforts to combat this issue will be crucial in determining its success.

Key Findings

  • Moderate risk of political instability
  • Progress made in responding to timber trafficking and other specific markets
  • Government prioritizes the fight against organized crime

Leadership and Governance

Corruption is a significant challenge for Senegal, with moderate levels perceived throughout the country. The lack of prosecution for financial crimes within the President’s party has also been criticized.

Key Findings

  • Corruption: Moderate
  • Lack of prosecution for financial crimes within the President’s party
  • Ratification of all international treaties related to organized crime (e.g., UNTOC)

Criminal Justice and Security

While the justice system in Senegal is adequate for prosecuting organized crime, it lacks specialized units to counter this issue. Law enforcement professionals face challenges due to inadequate training and resources.

Key Findings

  • Justice system: Adequate for prosecuting organized crime
  • Lack of specialized units for countering organized crime
  • Inadequate training and resources for law enforcement

Economic and Financial Environment

Senegal has made progress in combating money laundering within the West African Economic and Monetary Union. However, challenges persist with high-level prosecutions and ease of doing business.

Key Findings

  • Progress made in combating money laundering
  • Challenges with high-level prosecutions
  • Ease of doing business: A concern for economic stability

Civil Society and Social Protection

The government’s efforts to support victims of organized crime have been praised, including the establishment of a drug treatment center. Civil society remains active, and press freedom is maintained in Senegal.

Key Findings

  • Victim support: Praised efforts by the government
  • Active civil society and press freedom
  • Challenges persist despite progress made