LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UN Peace Ambassador Dr. Michael K. Obeng, the founder of Restore Worldwide, has issued an urgent appeal to global institutions, warning that Senegal’s credibility as a democratic state is at risk over the unlawful detention of philanthropist and corporate leader Khadim Ba. Ba, a Non-Executive Director and Board Member of DerMond Oil & Gas, and the man behind a $5 million medical aid initiative in Senegal, has been held in Dakar’s Central Prison since October 4, 2024, despite no credible evidence supporting the charges against him. “The international community cannot sit by while a man who gave so much is used as a political scapegoat,” said Dr. Obeng. “This is now a global issue, not just a local injustice.” The case against Ba lacks credible evidence. In February 2025, court-appointed expert Gory Ndiaye issued a report that dismantled the state’s case: No customs violations – SAR refinery and Total Energies declared all imports and paid duties. No financial wrongdoing – All transactions complied with BCEAO regulations. No evidence of smuggling or fraud – Customs Reports 180/181 show no indication of wrongdoing. Despite this, Ba is detained under Article 344 of Senegal’s Customs … Continue reading Investor Confidence Shaken as Senegal Detains Oil Executive and Philanthropist Khadim Ba Amid Global Outcry