The Tribunal de grande instance of Niamey sentenced Me Lirwana Abdourahmane to one year in prison on 13 October 2026. In addition to the custodial sentence, the court ordered the lawyer to pay a fine of two million CFA francs. The proceedings took place in the capital of Niger, marking the conclusion of the case heard before the local judicial body.
Timeline of Legal Proceedings
Legal authorities placed Me Lirwana Abdourahmane under a detention warrant on 22 September 2026. This administrative action preceded the final judicial sessions held in Niamey. The issuance of the detention warrant served as the initial step in the formal legal process that eventually led to the courtroom appearances in the capital city.
Prosecutors submitted their formal sentencing recommendations to the court during a hearing on 6 October 2026. The prosecution requested that the presiding judges impose a five-year prison sentence and a fine of five million CFA francs. During this session, the legal representatives for the state outlined the gravity of the charges brought against Me Lirwana Abdourahmane, arguing for the maximum penalty allowed under the relevant statutes. The court took these arguments under advisement before deliberating on the final judgment.
The court delivered its final verdict based on the specific provisions of Article 31 of the law governing cybercriminality in Niger. This legislation formed the primary basis for the conviction and subsequent sentencing of the lawyer. The application of Article 31 indicates that the judicial process focused on activities classified under the national framework for cybercrime. By citing this specific article, the Tribunal de grande instance of Niamey established the legal justification for the one-year prison term and the financial penalty imposed on Me Lirwana Abdourahmane.
The conclusion of the trial on 13 October 2026 represents the final determination by the Tribunal de grande instance of Niamey regarding the charges. Throughout the duration of the proceedings, which spanned from the initial detention warrant on 22 September 2026 to the final sentencing hearing, the case remained centered on the interpretation of the law governing cybercriminality in Niger. The court’s decision to sentence Me Lirwana Abdourahmane to one year in prison and a fine of two million CFA francs reflects the judicial outcome following the prosecution’s request for a harsher five-year sentence and a five-million CFA franc fine. The verdict confirms the court's reliance on the regulatory standards set forth in Article 31 to address the specific conduct brought before the bench. The sentencing marks the end of the current legal actions initiated against the lawyer within the Niamey judicial system.
