Pikine-Guédiawaye High Court: Pape Cheikh Diallo HIV Transmission Case Closed in Senegal

• Pape Cheikh Diallo's HIV transmission case has been closed in Senegal.
• 99 defendants, including Doudou Lamine Dieng and Djiby Dramé, face serious charges.
• The investigation resulted in the arrest of 37 individuals, with 32 being placed under pre-trial detention.
• A legal consultation period is granted to defense attorneys before the prosecution submits its requisitions.

With the closure of the investigation, the case file will be transmitted to the prosecution. A legal consultation period is granted to the defense attorneys to review the information gathered during the investigation.

The investigation into Pape Cheikh Diallo and his co-accused has come to a close, with the judge of the Pikine-Guédiawaye High Court ordering the closure of the information. The case involves 99 defendants, including high-profile figures such as Doudou Lamine Dieng, a banker, and Djiby Dramé, a singer. Pape Cheikh Diallo, a popular TV host, has been incarcerated at Rebeuss prison since February 9, 2026, after being temporarily released from his cell in June to be questioned by the investigating judge.

The defendants are facing serious charges, including association of malefactors, voluntary transmission of HIV/AIDS, unnatural acts, and money laundering. The investigation, led by the Keur Massar Research Brigade, resulted in the arrest of 37 individuals in March, with 32 being placed under pre-trial detention. Doudou Lamine Dieng had previously denied any involvement in the alleged crimes, claiming to have only friendly relationships with Pape Cheikh Diallo.

With the closure of the investigation, the case file will be transmitted to the prosecution. A legal consultation period is granted to the defense attorneys to review the information gathered during the investigation. Only after this phase will the public prosecutor submit their requisitions to the court. Lawyers representing Pape Cheikh Diallo and his co-accused should carefully examine the case file for potential new evidence or procedural irregularities before the prosecution submits its requisitions.

Lawyers representing Pape Cheikh Diallo and co-accused should review the case file for potential new evidence or procedural irregularities before the prosecution submits its requisitions to the court.

Source: Original reporting via Dakar-based news outlet