In Guinea, the trial of former Prime Minister Dr. Ibrahima Kassory Fofana resumed on Monday before the Trial Chamber of the Court of Economic and Financial Offences (CRIEF).

Dr. Fofana, who has cited health issues to justify his absence, faces charges including embezzlement of public funds, illicit enrichment, money laundering, and complicity. Arrested in April 2022, his case was deliberated extensively, leading the court to order a medical counter-expertise to assess his health claims.

This development marks a pivotal step in the proceedings as authorities seek to balance legal obligations with considerations of the defendant’s health condition.