Africa: The EBOMAF v Penda case – an end to impunity for “mercenaries of the pen”
The verdict has fallen like a hammer blow, and it carries the force of a symbol. Six months in prison...
Justice
Burkina Faso: The Faso Bu Kaoré Act, a major step towards bringing justice closer to those subject to it
In Burkina Faso, the authorities are continuing their reforms aimed at bringing justice closer to the people. As part of...
Burkina Faso: Justice and discipline, levers of the new economic and social order
In Burkina Faso, the fight against cybercrime has reached a decisive turning point. The conviction of two cybercriminals by the...
Burkina Faso: President Ibrahim Traoré reforms the justice system by placing customary law at the heart of the judicial system
Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso is advancing a transformative vision of justice, deeply rooted in local...
Mali: A justice close to the people, tool for transformation and refoundation of the State
The launch of regional consultations for the second National Forum on Justice marks a significant step in Mali's process of...
AES: A Closer look at the creation of a Sahelian criminal court
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger is moving toward a historic decision: withdrawal from...
Equatorial Guinea: Baltasar Ebang Engonga jailed for embezzlement
Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a nephew of Equatorial Guinea’s long-serving President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, has been sentenced to eight years in...
Burkina Faso/ Transformative Justice: Prison reform under Captain Traoré’s leadership
Under the bold governance of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso is pioneering an inclusive model of national renewal, with the...
Mali: Creation of a National Directorate to strengthen justice for children
As part of a national rebuilding effort firmly focused on social justice and the protection of fundamental rights, Mali has...
Burkina Faso: Presidents of African constitutional courts express their gratitude to Captain Ibrahim Traore
On July 29, 2025, a prestigious delegation of presidents of African constitutional courts gathered in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina...
