Former Senegalese international Amara Traoré bailed and released from custody

Author: senenews.comPublished on: July 8, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

Former Senegalese international Amara Traoré bailed and released from custody

Former Lions coach Amara Traoré has been released on bail after being brought before the Saint-Louis prosecutor's office. The case follows a complaint by Souleymane Diawara for breach of trust involving 40 million CFA francs intended for a land purchase that never materialized. Amara Traoré denies the allegations, claiming he gave the money to Diawara's deceased brother.

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