Proceedings involving former education minister Lionel Bilgo and co-defendant Vincent de Paul Kaboré were adjourned on October 19, 2026, with the next hearing set for November 16, according to Sahelactu’s account, attributed to Justice Burkina Infos. (sahelactu.com)
Outstanding jurisdictional appeal
The prosecution requested an adjournment because the physical file was retained for appeal proceedings. Defence lawyers had challenged decisions concerning provisional release and whether the economic and financial court should relinquish the case to the ordinary criminal court. The report said provisional release had been granted on October 14, while the jurisdictional appeal remained unresolved. (sahelactu.com)
Bilgo, identified as manager of SITRAF, and Kaboré, its executive director, face allegations relating to unauthorised property-development activity and advertising. These remain allegations. The October 19 development was a scheduling decision pending appellate action, not a conviction. (sahelactu.com)