Ecobank Guinea case continues as court detains bailiffs in Guinea

The economic crimes court in Guinea detained two court officers on October 12. The trial, which involves Ecobank Guinea, was adjourned until October 19 for closing demands and lawyers’ pleadings. Ecobank Guinea accuses the two officers of forging paperwork related to a multimillion-dollar judgment. The officers have been held in civil prison near Conakry since September 29.

The case highlights challenges in enforcing court rulings in Guinea, particularly as bailiffs have stopped work in protest. For foreign firms, the proceedings test the stability of judicial enforcement mechanisms in the country.