In Guinea, the Court for the Repression of Economic and Financial Crimes (CRIEF) has ordered the release of former Prime Minister Ibrahima Kassory Fofana.

The decision was taken on medical grounds, according to the court, and has triggered varied reactions among stakeholders involved in the case.

Kassory Fofana is facing several charges, including embezzlement of public funds, illicit enrichment, and money laundering.

The development comes as legal proceedings linked to alleged financial crimes involving former government officials continue to attract public attention in Guinea.