Senegal‑Guinea anti‑corruption probes intensify

Timeline

1. about 18 hours ago

   [CRIME] 8 sources

   Senegal court issues partial non‑lieu, refers 71 suspects to trial in Pape Cheikh Diallo case

   On 7 Aug 2026 Senegal’s Pikine‑Guédiawaye court gave a partial non‑lieu in the Pape Cheikh Diallo case, acquitting 28 and sending 71 to trial; the prosecutor has appealed the ruling.

2. 22 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Senegalese Journalist Madiambal Diagne Appeals French Extradition Order

   Senegalese journalist Madiambal Diagne has petitioned France’s Court of Cassation to overturn a Versailles appeal that ordered his partial extradition to Senegal, a step that does not halt possible deportation.

3. 30 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Guinea's National Transition Council probes alleged 43 billion GNF misappropriation

   Guinea's National Transition Council faces a judicial probe into alleged misappropriation of 43 billion GNF linked to contested separation bonuses; the council denies wrongdoing, citing lawful budget approval.

4. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Senegal banker Doudou Lamine Dieng denies wrongdoing in Pape Cheikh Diallo investigation

   Senegalese banker Doudou Lamine Dieng denied all charges in a high‑profile probe involving Pape Cheikh Diallo, citing only friendly ties; the investigation continues.

5. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Senegal's ASCODEM demands Khadim Ba's release and calls taxi‑free protest

   Senegal's ASCODEM held a July 7 press conference demanding businessman Khadim Ba's release, calling for debt clearance, customs code reform and warning of a taxi‑free day and possible general strike.

6. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 3 sources

   Guinea anti‑corruption probe detains former OGP chief and CNT officials

   Guinea’s CRIEF has detained former OGP chief Aladji Cellou Camara and other senior OGP officials on corruption charges, while also opening a probe into former CNT leaders over a 43‑billion‑franc misappropriated

7. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Madiambal Diagne faces prolonged extradition battle between Senegal and France

   Madiambal Diagne challenges a French extradition request tied to Senegal’s “Ellipse Project” probe, citing legal delays and a precedent that could void the charges.

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Former Guinean PM Ibrahima Kassory Fofana’s prison term reduced on appeal

   Guinea’s former PM Ibrahima Kassory Fofana had his five‑year sentence cut to 3 years 9 months on appeal, while a 2 billion‑franc fine and asset confiscations were upheld.

9. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Guinea fraud trial and Senegal journalist prosecution highlight legal battles in West Africa

   Guinea courts try Ismaël Sylla for fraud, while Senegal delays journalist Mor Mbaye Cissé's false‑news case, underscoring legal challenges in West Africa.

10. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Senegal MP Thierno Alassane Sall battles Spanish firm AEE Power over alleged misused electrification funds

    Senegal MP Thierno Alassane Sall accuses Spanish AEE Power of misusing 37 billion CFA meant for rural electrification, alleging funds were spent on foreign legal fees. AEE Power has filed a complaint against S‑

11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    SENELEC recovers over 180 million FCFA in Kaolack electricity fraud crackdown

    SENELEC recovered over 180 million FCFA in Kaolack by cracking down on electricity fraud, part of a national effort as the utility faces annual losses of over 80 billion FCFA and aims for universal access by 29

12. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Guinea's anti‑corruption court tackles Conakry urban park dispute and upholds former central bank governor's sentence

    Guinea's anti‑corruption court heard a procurement dispute over the Conakry urban park and upheld a five‑year prison term and fines for former central bank governor Ibrahima Chérif Bah.

13. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Guinea court hands 30‑year sentences in mining‑related Kankan clashes

    Guinean court sentences participants in Kankan mining clashes to up to 30 years, imposes fines and damages, sparking appeals.

14. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Bachir Fofana files complaint with Senegal's OFNAC over 37 bn CFA ASER fraud case

    Senegalese journalist Bachir Fofana lodged an OFNAC complaint after publishing a book alleging that 37 bn CFA tied to ASER’s rural electrification deal with Spain’s AEE Power was misappropriated.

15. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 10 sources

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

    Senegal TV host Pape Cheikh Diallo was brought before the Pikine‑Guédiawaye court for a new hearing in his ongoing multi‑charge investigation.

16. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    Senegal and Guinea see high‑profile arrests and corruption trials

    Senegal judges issue detention orders in the Ndiaga Seck case and an international warrant for ex‑minister Moussa Bocar Thiam; Guinea’s CRIEF tries hospital director Soriba Soumah for alleged embezzlement of 12

17. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Senegal's ASER Scandal: $60 M Rural Electrification Funds Allegedly Misused

    Senegal’s ASER agency faces accusations that €56 million meant for rural electrification was siphoned to foreign accounts, sparking a political scandal and cross‑border legal probe.

18. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

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

    Guinea’s CRIEF court postponed former PM Kassory Fofana’s trial from June 11 to June 18, 2026 after the prosecutor sought more time to review interrogation records.

19. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Guinea ex-OGP chief Mandian Sidibé charged with 78 billion GNF embezzlement

    Guinea's former OGP chief Mandian Sidibé was charged on 10 June 2026 with embezzling 78 bn GNF, along with two co‑accused; they denied the charges and the court postponed the case to 15 June.

20. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Former Guinean Constitutional Court President Mohamed Lamine Bangoura faces 10‑year prison request

    Guinea's ex‑constitutional court head Mohamed Lamine Bangoura faces a 10‑year jail request and billions in fines for alleged embezzlement and money‑laundering.

21. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Khadim Bâ detention case in Senegal raises justice concerns

    Senegal’s Forum du Justiciable demands clarification after businessman Khadim Bâ’s 20‑month detention, contesting customs accusations of fraud and urging fair judicial treatment.

22. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Guinea's former minister Oyé Guilavogui faces 10‑year prison request in corruption trial

    Guinea's ex‑minister Oyé Guilavogui faces a 10‑year prison request over massive embezzlement, while testimony from former Matoto mayor is delayed in a related 46‑billion‑franc corruption case.

23. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Senegal's Khadim Bâ legal case draws calls for transparency

    Senegal's Forum du Justiciable urges authorities to clarify the Khadim Bâ case after 20 months of detention, citing disputed customs accusations and calls for transparent, equitable justice.

24. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Senegal probes ASER-AEE Power contract fraud and embezzlement

    Senegal’s financial prosecutor has merged multiple complaints into a criminal investigation of the ASER‑AEE Power rural electrification contract, alleging diversion of tens of billions CFA, falsified documents,

25. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal and Guinea probe former officials over alleged misconduct

    Senegal and Guinea launch investigations into former officials over defamation claims and alleged financial mismanagement.