Astou Pierre’s death: Charged with murder and barbaric acts, Alioune Badara Gaye confesses

Author: senenews.comPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

Astou Pierre’s death: Charged with murder and barbaric acts, Alioune Badara Gaye confesses

Alioune Badara Gaye, 39, was brought before the Dakar prosecutor on November 6, 2026, facing charges of murder and barbaric acts in connection with the death of 43-year-old Aïssatou “Astou” Pierre. The Le Fourgon bar-restaurant cashier was severely injured by acid on June 23 and died at Fann Hospital on October 1 from a pulmonary embolism. Her former partner, a suspect from the start of the investigation, fled to Mauritania, where he was arrested before being extradited to Senegal on November 3. After 96 hours in police custody, he confessed and is awaiting possible indictment by an investigating judge.

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