Former Malian Finance Minister Bouaré Fily Sissoko’s health is reportedly deteriorating as she remains in detention for over three and a half years.

Sissoko faces corruption charges linked to the controversial purchase of a presidential plane and alleged overpricing of military equipment. Her trial was suspended last October after weeks of hearings.

On Monday, her lawyer filed a new request for provisional release on medical grounds, citing her worsening condition.

Aliou Thiam reports from Bamako, with Christopher Atitso voicing.