Guinea delays former prime minister Kassory Fofana's trial to June 18

The Court of Repression of Economic and Financial Crimes (CRIEF) in Guinea postponed the hearing of the case against former prime minister Dr. Ibrahima Kassory Fofana. The session, originally set for June 11, 2026, was rescheduled to June 18 after the special prosecutor, Pierre Segbhé Kamano, requested more time to review the defendant’s interrogation records. Both the prosecution and the defense objected to the delay, citing insufficient justification. Defense lawyers emphasized concerns about Fofana’s health and the need for a timely resolution, while the prosecutor’s office argued the request was procedural. The appeals chamber ultimately granted the postponement, extending the timeline for presenting the prosecution’s charges and for the upcoming pleas.