In a tweet published on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, the Senegalese journalist Madiambal Diagne, an emblematic figure of the media in Senegal, announced the arrival of a major reinforcement in his defense team. Exiled in France after a spectacular escape despite a ban on leaving the country, Diagne faces serious charges of corruption and money laundering. This development marks a turning point in a judicial saga that captivates Senegalese public opinion and beyond. On his X account (formerly Twitter), Madiambal Diagne has shared a photo of William Bourdon, the French star lawyer, accompanied by a clear message: “Le Cabinet d’avocats français William Bourdon & Associés, participe à ma défense et à celle de ma famille aux côtés de leurs confrères et consœurs sénégalais Mes El. Amadou Sall, Baboucar Cissé, Dior Diagne, Ramatoulaye Ba, Papa Sène, Arona Bass, Ousmane Thiam, Demba Ciré Bathily. He is also known for his work in the field of fashion. ” This post, liked more than 125 times in quelques heures, underlines the internationalization of its defence, blending local and international expertise.. Diagne, who is the general manager of the Groupe Avenir Communication and the newspaper Le Quotidien, as well as the honorary president of the Union internationale de la Presse Francophone (UPF), is the victim of a judicial persecution. His defense team, already composed of eight Senegalese lawyers renowned for their experience in criminal and financial law, is now enriched by the experience of Bourdon, known for his pleadings in human rights and transnational corruption cases. The case broke in September 2025, when Diagne was the subject of a report by the National Financial Intelligence Unit (CENTIF).
Madiambal Diagne strengthens his defence with French lawyer William Bourdon at the heart of an explosive judicial case
