Senegal TV presenter Pape Cheikh Diallo appears before Pikine‑Guédiawaye court

Television presenter Pape Cheikh Diallo, detained since 9 February 2026, was taken from the Rebeuss detention centre to appear before the investigating judge of the Tribunal de Grande Instance of Pikine‑Guédiawaye. The hearing is part of a multi‑charge investigation that also involves a banker and a musician, all of whom have already been questioned. The judge examined technical expert reports linked to the case. No verdict has been issued; the inquiry is moving toward its final phase, with authorities indicating that further hearings may determine the next judicial steps.

The case has attracted extensive public attention in Senegal because of Diallo’s prominence in the media. He remains under the presumption of innocence while the prosecution continues to gather evidence.