French Industry Tycoon to Stand Trial Following Investigation into Container Ports in Guinea and Togo

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Friday, April 24, 2026
Author: 
Chloe Fontenelle
Volume: 
42
Issue: 
5
Abstract: 

The Paris Criminal Court has ordered French industrialist tycoon and billionaire Vincent Bolloré to stand trial on corruption and embezzlement charges relating to strategic container ports in West Africa, in connection with the 2010 presidential campaigns in Togo and Guinea. Bolloré is expected to stand trial from December 7 to 17, 2026.