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Nina Keita

Niece of Ivory Coast President Ouattara; acted as Epstein's fixer connecting him to West African political leaders.

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According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Nina Keita appears in 0 case documents, 1 flight log entry in the Epstein files.

Nina Keita is the niece of Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara and a central figure in Jeffrey Epstein's network of influence across West Africa. Her name appears more than 500 times in documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice on January 30, 2026. Keita began corresponding with Epstein in 2011 while working as a model in France, and later returned to Ivory Coast to take a senior role at Gestoci, the state oil storage company. She is currently married to Ivory Coast Employment Minister Adam Kamara. Emails suggest Keita facilitated access to West African political leaders and introduced young women to Epstein.

She visited Epstein in New York, flew on his private jet (appearing on the February 12, 2004 flight from JFK to Le Bourget with Epstein, Maxwell, Brunel, and others), and organized a 2012 trip to Abidjan. Keita played a significant role in efforts to secure the release of Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade, who was convicted of corruption and jailed in 2015. She solicited Epstein's financial assistance to engage U.S. lobbying firms on Wade's behalf, and records indicate Epstein transferred $100,000 toward those lobbying efforts. Wade was freed from prison on June 24, 2016. Keita also appeared in Epstein's will.

Reporting by DropSite News revealed Epstein helped broker an Israeli surveillance technology deal with Ivory Coast through Ehud Barak, with Keita facilitating introductions to Ivorian officials.

Nationality
Notable Positions
Senior Official, Gestoci (Ivory Coast state oil storage)
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Not listed
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Nina Keita is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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Background

Niece of Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara. Began career as a model in France before returning to Ivory Coast to take a senior role at Gestoci, the state oil storage company. Currently married to Ivory Coast Employment Minister Adam Kamara. Her dual positioning in French modeling and West African political circles made her uniquely valuable to Epstein's network.

Epstein Connection

Central figure in Epstein's West African operations. Began corresponding in 2011 while modeling in France. Facilitated access to West African political leaders, introduced young women to Epstein, flew on his private jet, organized his 2012 trip to Abidjan, and coordinated the Karim Wade lobbying effort. Named in Epstein's will. Appeared on February 2004 flight from JFK to Le Bourget alongside Epstein, Maxwell, Brunel, and others.

Key Allegations(3)

Keita introduced young women to Epstein and facilitated his access to West African political leaders

documented

Keita solicited Epstein's financial assistance ($100,000) to engage US lobbying firms to secure the release of Karim Wade from a Senegalese prison

documented

Keita helped broker an Israeli surveillance technology deal between Ehud Barak's associates and Ivory Coast, with Epstein facilitating

alleged
Legal Status
named in docs

Named in 500+ DOJ-released documents and in Epstein's will. No charges filed as of March 2026.

Key Relationships(4)
Jeffrey EpsteinFixer / political facilitator

500+ document mentions, direct email correspondence from 2011, flight logs, named in will

Jean-Luc BrunelCo-passenger on Paris flights

February 2004 flight JFK to Le Bourget with Brunel, Maxwell, Epstein

Karim WadeSubject of lobbying effort

Keita solicited Epstein's help to lobby for Wade's prison release

Ehud BarakConnected through Israel-Ivory Coast surveillance deal

DropSite News reporting on Epstein-Barak-Ivory Coast surveillance technology deal

Timeline(9 events)
2011

Began corresponding with Epstein while working as a model in France

2012

Organized Epstein's trip to Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Scheduled appointment with Epstein at 3:00 PM

2004-02-12

Flight from JFK to Le Bourget with Epstein, Maxwell, Brunel, and others

2015

Karim Wade convicted and jailed in Senegal; lobbying effort begins

2016-06

Epstein transfers $100,000 toward US lobbying for Wade's release

2016-06-24

Karim Wade released from prison, goes into exile in Qatar

2019-08

Named in Epstein's will signed two days before his death

2026-01-30

Name appears 500+ times in DOJ-released Epstein files

At a Glance

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Flight appearances
Source: Flight logs (1997-2006)
Document mentions
Known connections
4 weak
No
Black book entry
Evidence Types
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Activity Timeline

Network Graph

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Known Connections (4)

External Cross-Check

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Flight Log Appearances (1)

DateRouteAircraftCo-Passengers
Feb 12, 2004John F. Kennedy International, NYLe Bourget, Paris, FranceN908JEJeff Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jean-Luc Brunel +3

Schedule (9)

2011-12-12 to 2017-03-14 · 5 entries verified across multiple documents

About Nina Keita

Who is Nina Keita?

Nina Keita is the niece of Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara and a central figure in Jeffrey Epstein's network of influence across West Africa. Her name appears more than 500 times in documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice on January 30, 2026. Keita began corresponding with Epstein in 2011 while working as a model in France, and later returned to Ivory Coast to take a senior role at Gestoci, the state oil storage company. She is currently married to Ivory Coast Employment Minister Adam Kamara. Emails suggest Keita facilitated access to West African political leaders and introduced young women to Epstein. She visited Epstein in New York, flew on his private jet (appearing on the February 12, 2004 flight from JFK to Le Bourget with Epstein, Maxwell, Brunel, and others), and organized a 2012 trip to Abidjan. Keita played a significant role in efforts to secure the release of Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade, who was convicted of corruption and jailed in 2015. She solicited Epstein's financial assistance to engage U.S. lobbying firms on Wade's behalf, and records indicate Epstein transferred $100,000 toward those lobbying efforts. Wade was freed from prison on June 24, 2016. Keita also appeared in Epstein's will. Reporting by DropSite News revealed Epstein helped broker an Israeli surveillance technology deal with Ivory Coast through Ehud Barak, with Keita facilitating introductions to Ivorian officials.

What is Nina Keita's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?

Nina Keita appears in 0 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.

Is Nina Keita in the Epstein files?

Yes. Nina Keita is referenced in 0 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.

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