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Burkina Faso justice system lists 33 cases for ÉCOFI session

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The first session of the economic and financial division of the Ouaga I High Court will hear 33 cases from 19 to 30 October 2026, according to the public prosecutor. The so-called trading case, involving Globumi SA, Barka Finance International and nine people, will be called on 19 October over alleged fraud and money laundering.

Burkina Faso's judicial system has listed 33 cases for the ÉCOFI session of the Ouaga I High Court, scheduled for 19 to 30 October 2026. The public prosecutor at the court announced the hearings in a statement dated 16 October 2026.

Hearings will begin at 9 am and take place simultaneously in courtrooms No. 1 and Attiron. The so-called “trading” case, involving Globumi SA, Barka Finance International SARL, Royal Finance SARL and the Club des Jeunes Entreprenants du Burkina Faso association, is among the cases listed and is due to be called on Monday 19 October 2026.

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