The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights on Monday, 1 June 2026, opened its 81st Ordinary Session at its Seat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. The Session will run until 26 June 2026.
During the Session, the Court will deliberate on a number of judicial matters pending before it as part of its mandate to protect human and peoples’ rights across the continent.
Opening the Session, the President of the Court, Hon. Justice Blaise Tchikaya, welcomed the Judges and underscored the importance of the work ahead.
He noted that the Court has remained actively engaged in implementing a number of initiatives related to its mandate, both around the continent and beyond and has continued to strengthen its contribution to the protection of human and peoples’ rights in Africa.
The President expressed hope that the deliberations during the Session would reflect the critical needs of advancing justice on the continent.
“I trust that the work we undertake during this Session will respond to the pressing demands of justice on our continent and contribute meaningfully to the realization of the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the African Charter and other relevant human rights instruments, through careful consideration of the matters before it,” he said.
The Court is also continuing activities marking its 20th Anniversary under the year-long #AfricanCourtAt20 commemoration, which highlights two decades of advancing justice and human rights protection across Africa.
On 5 June 2026, the Court is expected to deliver four judgments adopted during its 80th Ordinary Session.
The Court will continue to provide updates and highlights from the Session through its official communication platforms.
