The Guinean authorities have imposed a travel ban on Abdourahmane Baldé, the current director-general of the National Fund for Youth Insertion (FONIJ), and three former directors-general of the institution. The ban, ordered by the special prosecutor near the Court of Repression of Economic and Financial Infractions (CRIEF), aims to prevent the four officials from leaving the country as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption and mismanagement of public funds at FONIJ.
The travel ban affects Mohamed Nabé, who led FONIJ from 2008 to 2011, Ousmane Touré, who served from 2014 to 2019, and Mariama Ciré Baldé, who was in charge from 2019 to 2022. The four officials are being investigated for alleged embezzlement of public funds, corruption of public officials, illicit enrichment, and complicity in the management of FONIJ. The special prosecutor, Alphonse Charles Wright, justified the decision by citing the urgency and necessity of the investigation.
The CRIEF's decision was made in a requisition dated November 2, 2026, which instructs the special commissioner of Ahmed-Sékou-Touré International Airport and the director of the Border Police to take necessary measures to prevent the four officials from leaving the country. The investigation is being conducted by the Central Directorate of the Office for the Repression of Economic and Financial Offenses (ORDEF), as instructed by the special prosecutor's office.
The probe into FONIJ's management was initiated following a preliminary investigation, and the CRIEF has emphasized that no culpability has been established at this stage. The four officials' potential criminal liability will be determined at the end of the judicial procedure. The travel ban aims to prevent the officials from evading justice before the investigation is completed.
The case has garnered significant attention in Guinea, where corruption and mismanagement of public funds are longstanding concerns. The CRIEF's actions demonstrate the authorities' efforts to tackle these issues and hold officials accountable for their actions. The investigation's outcome will be closely watched by the public and may have implications for the country's efforts to improve governance and transparency.
Abdourahmane Baldé and the three former FONIJ directors-general have not been publicly available for comment on the allegations. Their lawyers have also not issued any statements on the matter. The CRIEF's investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge as the probe unfolds.
The travel ban on the FONIJ officials is the latest development in Guinea's efforts to combat corruption and ensure accountability in public institutions. The case highlights the challenges faced by the country's authorities in addressing these issues and the importance of thorough investigations in bringing perpetrators to justice.
Key points
- - The Guinean authorities have imposed a travel ban on four current and former FONIJ officials amid a corruption probe. - The ban affects Abdourahmane Baldé, Mohamed Nabé, Ousmane Touré, and Mariama Ciré Baldé, who are being investigated for alleged embezzlement and corruption. - The investigation is being conducted by the CRIEF and ORDEF, with the aim of holding officials accountable for their actions.
