Amadou Damaro Camara, the former President of the National Assembly, departed Guinea on the night of September 16, 2026, for Atlanta, United States, where part of his family resides. According to a close associate, Damaro Camara was extremely happy and grateful to the Head of State for granting him permission to travel for medical reasons. He is expected to return in November, pending a smooth recovery. This development comes after several years of judicial proceedings and a long battle for his release.
Two days after Damaro Camara's departure, on September 18, 2026, Ibrahima Kassory Fofana, the former Prime Minister under Alpha Condé, also left Guinea for medical care in France. Kassory Fofana traveled on a special flight chartered by the Head of State, Mamadi Doumbouya, to enable him to travel in conditions suitable for his health. His lawyer expressed satisfaction that his client would now receive the necessary medical care for his recovery.
Kassory Fofana will continue his medical treatment at the American Hospital in Paris, which initially discovered his condition. His health had been a concern throughout his prolonged judicial proceedings. Both Damaro Camara and Kassory Fofana had previously requested permission for evacuation abroad, but their requests were denied. These departures mark a significant development in their cases, which have been ongoing for several years.
Amadou Damaro Camara was arrested in 2022 and prosecuted by the Court of Repression of Economic and Financial Infractions (CRIEF) for "embezzlement of public funds, illicit enrichment, and money laundering." He was initially sentenced to five years in prison but had his sentence reduced to three years and six months on appeal. Having served his sentence, Damaro Camara regained his freedom but faced obstacles when trying to leave the country.
Ibrahima Kassory Fofana was also prosecuted by the CRIEF and sentenced to three years and nine months in prison, along with a fine of 2 billion Guinean francs for "illicit enrichment and money laundering" on July 2, 2026. Since he had already served a significant amount of time, he did not need to return to prison to serve his sentence. On September 10, 2026, the Special Prosecutor near the CRIEF, Alphonse Charles Wright, officially lifted the measure prohibiting Kassory Fofana from leaving the country.
The decision to allow Damaro Camara and Kassory Fofana to leave for medical care abroad has been seen as a positive development in their cases. Their departures come after years of judicial proceedings and prolonged detention. The two former high-ranking officials are now receiving the medical attention they require, bringing an end to a long and challenging period for both men.
The cases of Amadou Damaro Camara and Ibrahima Kassory Fofana have drawn significant attention in Guinea, given their high-profile status and the nature of the charges against them. Their ability to receive medical care abroad marks a new chapter in their lives, and their return to Guinea will likely be closely watched by the public and the media.
Key points
- Amadou Damaro Camara and Ibrahima Kassory Fofana have been allowed to leave Guinea for medical treatment abroad after years of judicial proceedings.
- The two former high-ranking officials were granted permission to travel by the Head of State, Mamadi Doumbouya, due to their deteriorating health conditions.
- Damaro Camara will continue his medical treatment in Atlanta, United States, while Kassory Fofana will receive care at the American Hospital in Paris.
