Gambiaj.com – (RABAT, Morocco) – Amadou Sall, son of former Senegalese President Macky Sall, has recently taken a 50% stake in Morocco’s Bani Group, a catering company specializing in pastries, coffee roasting, and event services, raising fresh attention amid ongoing legal disputes in Senegal.
The Moroccan site Tel Quel first reported the development, while Confidentiel Afrique confirmed details through multiple sources over the past 48 hours. Bani Group, registered with Morocco’s Office of Industrial and Commercial Property under commercial number 193373, was founded just over two months ago and is co-owned by Moroccan partners and a Malian philanthropist.
Since the end of his father’s presidency, Amadou Sall has divided his time between Dubai, Abidjan, and Morocco.
The 2024 political transition in Senegal coincided with his departure from Dakar following the conclusion of Macky Sall’s mandate. His business ventures abroad now appear centered on Rabat, where he seeks to expand the catering enterprise.
Legal Troubles in Senegal
Amadou Sall has been under investigation in Senegal since April 2025 for alleged suspicious financial transactions, including a case involving roughly 10 billion CFA francs. He was summoned by the country’s judicial and financial authorities in May 2025 after he left Senegal following his father’s exit from office.
Previously, he briefly collaborated with Ibrahima Bâ, son of former Prime Minister Amadou Bâ, on a real estate venture, contributing 500 million CFA francs.
That collaboration led to charges against Ibrahima Bâ for criminal conspiracy and money laundering, highlighting the legal scrutiny surrounding Amadou Sall’s business engagements.
Questions Over Transparency
The expansion of Morocco’s catering sector has drawn both legitimate investors and those seeking less transparent avenues for financial activity. Experts note that cash-heavy industries such as restaurants and catering can be vulnerable to practices resembling voluntary money laundering, offering a potential screen for opaque financial flows.
The Bani Group venture has sparked debate over the use of legitimate businesses as possible instruments of financial concealment. Senegalese commentators argue that the case underscores a broader trend in Africa, where ordinary economic activities may serve as fronts for illicit operations.
Observers stress the need for stronger regulatory oversight, transparency, and vigilance to maintain the credibility of business sectors and public confidence in economic institutions.
Amadou Sall, who has maintained a low profile in Marrakech, appears determined to establish a foothold in Rabat’s hospitality industry, even as questions about legality and ethics continue to surround his financial dealings.
