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West African legal proceedings: SITRAF trial and Diallo investigation
In Burkina Faso, the trial of former Education Minister Wendkouni Joël Lionel Bilgo and SITRAF executive Vincent de Paul Kaboré has been postponed to September 18, 2026. The defendants face charges of illegal real estate promotion and unauthorized advertising related to the sale of undeveloped plots in Léguéma and Lôgôfourousso. While defense lawyers requested provisional release citing health concerns, the prosecution opposed the motion, citing risks of witness tampering.
In Guinea, former Supreme Court Advocate General Algassimou Diallo is undergoing judicial investigation following his dismissal from the magistracy. Diallo was recently heard in a closed-door session at the Supreme Court in Conakry. He faces allegations involving potential conspiracies and unauthorized contacts with opposition figures. The defense has requested a postponement of the proceedings until the end of the judicial holidays, with a decision expected on September 8.
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Algassimou Diallo · Bobo-Dioulasso · Cellou Dalein Diallo · Conakry · Société Immobilière Traoré et Frères · Superior Council of the Magistracy · Supreme Court of Guinea · Wendkouni Joël Lionel Bilgo
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Algassimou Diallo was officially revoked from the judiciary on August 20, 2026, following a decision by the Superior Council of the Magistracy. guineenews.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Diallo is currently being held at the Coyah civil prison. guineenews.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Diallo is accused of maintaining contacts with exiled opponent Cellou Dalein Diallo to destabilize Guinea.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Algassimou Diallo was heard in a closed-door hearing at the Supreme Court in Conakry on Wednesday, September 2. guineenews.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The hearing took place under strict security and was closed to the press. guineenews.org