The three institutions making up the African regional human rights system, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, decided to jointly publish the African Human Rights Yearbook, to spearhead studies on the promotion and protection of human rights, and to provide a forum for constructive engagement about the African human rights system with academics and other human
rights commentators on the continent.

Volume 9 of the Yearbook, published in 2025, contains 30 contributions by scholars from Africa and beyond.

Les trois institutions qui composent le système régional africain des droits de l’homme, la Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples, la Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples et le Comité africain d’experts sur les droits et le bien-être de l’enfant ont décidé de publier conjointement l’Annuaire africain des droits de l’homme pour encourager les études sur la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme et offrir un forum d’interaction constructive sur le système avec les universitaires et observateurs du continent.

Le Volume 9 de l’Annuaire, publié en 2025, contient 30 contributions de chercheurs du continent et d’ailleurs.

As três instituições do Sistema regional Africano de Direitos Humanos, o Tribunal Africano dos Direitos Humanos e dos Povos, a Comissão Africana dos Direitos Humanos e dos Povos, e o Comité Africano de Especialistas sobre os Direitos e o Bem-Estar da Criança, decidiram a publicação conjunta do Anuário Africano de Direitos Humanos, com o objetivo de impulsionar os estudos sobre a promoção e a proteção

dos direitos humanos, bem como providenciar um fórum para o diálogo construtivo acerca do sistema africano de direitos humanos, com académicos e outros especialistas em direitos humanos no continente. O volume 9 do Anuário, publicado em 2025, contém 30 contribuições de académicos africanos e de outros continentes.

INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

What: African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) Press Briefing on the 20^th Anniversary commemorations of the Court (2006-2026) under the theme: "20 years of protecting human and people’s rights”.

Who: Organized by the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) in partnership with the Department of Information and Communication (DIC) of the African Union Commission (AUC).

When:  Thursday, 12^th February 2026, 3:00PM
Where: Briefing Room 3, African Union Main Building, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia.

Background

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) is a continental court established by African Union Member States to ensure the protection of human and peoples' rights in Africa. The Court is an organ of the African Union and it complements and reinforces the functions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights which is based in Banjul, The Gambia. The Court is composed of eleven Judges, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity. The Court meets four times a year in Ordinary Sessions and may hold Extra-Ordinary Sessions.

Established in 2006 and headquartered in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, the Court adjudicates cases concerning alleged violations of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and other applicable human rights instruments ratified by AU Member States. Its decisions are legally binding on States that have accepted its jurisdiction. The Court has issued four hundred and sixty-three (463) decisions comprising two hundred and seventy-eight (278) judgments and one hundred and eighty-five (185) orders. As the Court commemorates 20 years of operation (2006–2026), it marks a significant milestone in the development of continental human rights jurisprudence and access to justice in Africa.

Key highlights and achievements for the African Court at 20

Over the past two decades, the African Court has marked various achievements. including:

• Delivered landmark judgments and advisory opinions that have clarified and strengthened African human rights standards.
• Strengthened protections for women and girls by addressing discrimination in education, family life and political participation.
• Played a transformative role in shaping standards for credible elections and political participation; such decisions continue to influence electoral reforms across the continent.
• Become a continental reference point for journalists and the media ruled after its ruling that criminal defamation and imprisonment of journalists violate freedom of expression, setting strong regional standards against criminal defamation and for open public debate.
• Strengthened protection for indigenous and marginalised communities, especially on issues of land, culture and natural resources; helping translate legal protection into real outcomes on the ground.
• Defended the right to life by affirming that mandatory death sentencesare incompatible with the obligation to protect that right.
• Underscored the absolute prohibition of torture and ill-treatment as it has found that harsh detention conditions and the State’s failure to prevent ill-treatment violates Article 5 of the Charter.
• Enhanced access to justice through its Legal Aid Scheme and the systematic assignment of counsel, for individuals and groups unable to afford legal representation.
• Deepened institutional complementarity with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and other African human rights bodies.
• Enhanced dissemination of its jurisprudence through publication of its Law Reports.
• Provided an opportunity for scholarship on the African human rights system through publication, jointly with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, of the African Human Rights Yearbook.
• Expanded visibility and outreach, including multilingual communication, digital engagement and media partnerships.
• Provided opportunities for youth across the continent to gain professional experience through internships, fellowships and research opportunities at the Court.

Participation

Members and representatives of the media are especially encouraged to participate and engage directly with senior officials of the Court during the press briefing. Interested stakeholders from across Africa are invited to attend.

For Further Information:

Ms. Chipiliro Kansilanga Ngue | Senior Information and Communications Officer | African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights, African Union, Arusha, Tanzania.

E-mail: Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org

Learn more at:
Website: https://african-court.org
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/afchpr
Twitter: https://x.com/court_afchpr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AfricanCourtEnglishChannel

Hashtag: AfricanCourt@20

Arusha, 23 February 2026: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) today elected Honourable Justice Blaise Tchikaya of the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) as its new President to replace Honourable Justice Modibo Sacko.

Honourable Justice Tchikaya will serve the remainder of the term of the outgoing President who was elected on 2 June 2025 for a term of two (2) years. Hon. Justice Dr. Modibo Sacko will continue serving on the Bench as a Judge of the Court.

In his address, the outgoing President, Honourable Justice Sacko expressed his sincere gratitude to his fellow Honourable Judges, the Registry, staff members and all stakeholders for their steadfast support and cooperation during his tenure at the helm of the Court.

In his acceptance remarks, the newly elected President said he was deeply honoured with the new responsibility.

“I assume this responsibility with a profound sense of duty to uphold the mandate of the Court. As we prepare for the launch of the commemoration of the 20^th Anniversary of the Court, I look forward to working closely with my fellow Judges, the Registry, staff and all stakeholders to reflect on the Court’s achievements and address existing challenges as we further strengthen the Court’s role in the protection of human and peoples’ rights across the continent,” he said.

The newly elected President expressed on behalf of the Court, appreciation to the outgoing President Justice Sacko for his leadership and service during his tenure as President.

The new Bureau now comprises Honourable Justice Blaise Tchikaya as President and Honourable Lady Justice Bensaoula Chafika of Algeria, as Vice President of the Court.

The full profiles of the new President and the Vice President are available via the links below:

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

1. The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR) is a continental court established by African Union Member States to ensure the protection of human and peoples’ rights in Africa.
2. The Court is an organ of the African Union and it complements and reinforces the functions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
3. The Court is composed of eleven Judges, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity.
4. The Court meets four times a year in Ordinary Sessions and may hold Extra-Ordinary Sessions.

Further information on the Court can be obtained from www.african-court.org
Telephone: +255 272 510 510
For further inquiries: Ms Grace Wakio Kakai, Deputy Registrar – Registrar@african-court.org
For media inquiries: Ms Chipiliro Kansilanga Ngue, Senior Information & Communication Officer and Head of Communication Unit – Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org 

Arusha, 23 février 2026 : La Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples (la Cour) a élu ce jour l’honorable Juge Blaise Tchikaya de la République du Congo (Brazzaville) comme nouveau Président en remplacement de l’honorable Juge Modibo Sacko.

L’honorable Juge Blaise Tchikaya exercera ses fonctions jusqu’à la fin du mandat du Président sortant, qui avait été élu le 2 juin 2025 pour une période de deux (2) ans. L’honorable Juge Modibo Sacko continuera d’exercer ses fonctions de Juge à la Cour.

Dans son adresse, l’honorable Juge Modibo Sacko, Président sortant, a exprimé toute sa gratitude à ses collègues Juges, au Greffe ainsi qu’au membres du personnel et à l’ensemble des parties prenantes, pour leur soutien et leur coopération pendant la période durant laquelle il a tenu les rênes de la Cour.

Le Président nouvellement élu s’est dit très honoré de la confiance placée en lui par ses pairs à travers ces nouvelles responsabilités.  

« J’assume cette responsabilité avec un sens élevé du devoir de préserver le mandat de la Cour. Au moment où nous nous préparons à lancer la commémoration du 20^e anniversaire de la Cour. Je me réjouis de travailler en étroite collaboration avec mes collègues Juges, le personnel du Greffe et toutes les parties prenantes afin de réfléchir sur les réalisations de la Cour, de relever les défis actuels et de renforcer davantage le rôle de la Cour dans la protection des droits de l’homme et des peuples à travers le continent », a-t-il déclaré.

Le Président nouvellement élu a exprimé, au nom de la Cour, sa gratitude envers le Président sortant, l’Honorable Juge Sacko, pour son leadership et les services rendus pendant son mandat.

Le nouveau Bureau de la Cour se compose désormais de l’honorable Juge Blaise Tchikaya (Président de la Cour) et de l’honorable Juge Chafika Bensaoula de l’Algérie (Vice-présidente de la Cour).

Vous pouvez consulter les profils du Président nouvellement élu et de la Vice-présidente en cliquant sur les liens ci-après :

NOTES AUX RÉDACTEURS EN CHEF :

1. La Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples (la Cour) est une cour continentale créée par les États membres de l’Union africaine afin de garantir la protection des droits de l’homme en Afrique.
2. La Cour complète et renforce les fonctions de la Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples.
3. La Cour se compose de onze juges, ressortissants des États membres de l’Union africaine, élus à titre individuel.
4. La Cour se réunit quatre fois par an en sessions ordinaires et peut tenir des sessions extraordinaires.

Pour de plus amples informations sur la Cour, veuillez nous contacter à l’adresse suivante :
 www.african-court.org / Téléphone : +255 272 510 510
Vous pouvez également adresser vos questions à : Mme Grace Wakio Kakai, Greffière adjointe – Registrar@african-court.org
Pour la couverture médiatique, prière contacter : Mme Chipiliro Kansilanga-Ngue, Fonctionnaire principale chargée de l’Information et de la Communication et Responsable de l’Unité chargée de la Communication – Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org 

Arusha, 23 de Fevereiro de 2026: O Tribunal Africano dos Direitos do Homem e dos Povos (TADHP) elegeu hoje o venerando juiz Blaise Tchikaya da República do Congo (Brazzaville) como seu novo presidente, em substituição do venerando juiz Modibo Sacko.

O venerando juiz Tchikaya cumprirá o restante do mandato do presidente cessante, eleito em 2 de Junho de 2025 para um mandato de dois (2) anos. O venerando juiz Modibo Sacko continuará a exercer funções como juiz do Tribunal.

No seu discurso, o presidente cessante, juiz Sacko, expressou profunda gratidão aos seus colegas juízes, ao cartório, aos funcionários e a todas as partes interessadas pelo apoio e pela cooperação demonstrados ao longo do seu mandato à frente do Tribunal.

No seu discurso de ceitação, o recém-eleito presidente afirmou sentir-se profundamente honrado com a nova responsabilidade.

“Assumo esta missão com um profundo sentido de dever, comprometido em defender o mandato do Tribunal. À medida que nos preparamos para o lançamento das comemorações do 20.º Aniversário do Tribunal, estou ansioso por trabalhar em estreita colaboração com os meus colegas juízes, o Cartório, os funcionários e todas as partes interessadas, para refletir sobre as conquistas alcançadas e enfrentar os desafios existentes, enquanto reforçamos o papel do Tribunal na proteção dos direitos humanos e dos povos em todo o continent”, declarou.

O recém-eleito presidente expressou, em nome do Tribunal, o seu agradecimento ao presidente cessante, juiz Sacko, pela liderança e pelo serviço prestado durante o seu mandato.

A nova Mesa é agora composta pelo juiz Blaise Tchikaya, na qualidade de presidente, e pela ilustre juíza Bensaoula Chafika, da Argélia, na qualidade de vice-presidente do Tribunal.

O perfil completo do novo presidente e da vice-presidente pode ser consultado através do link abaixo:

NOTAS PARA OS EDITORES:

1. O Tribunal Africano dos Direitos do Homem e dos Povos (TADHP) é um tribunal continental criado pelos Estados-Membros da União Africana para garantir a proteção dos direitos humanos e dos povos em África.
2. O Tribunal é um órgão da União Africana e complementa e reforça as funções da Comissão Africana dos Direitos do Homem e dos Povos.
3. O Tribunal é composto por onze juízes, cidadãos dos Estados-Membros da União Africana, eleitos a título individual.
4. O Tribunal reúne-se quatro vezes por ano em sessões ordinárias e pode realizar sessões extraordinárias.

Paramais informações sobre o Tribunal, consulte  www.african-court.org
Telefone: +255 272 510 510
Para mais informações  : Sra. Grace Wakio Kakai, Escrivã Adjunta – Registrar@african-court.org Para consultas a imprensa: Sra. Chipiliro Kansilanga-Ngue, Oficial Sénior de Informação e Comunicação e Chefe da Unidade de Comunicação – Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org 

أروشا، 23 فبراير 2026: انتخبت المحكمة الإفريقية لحقوق الإنسان والشعوب اليوم معالي القاضي بليز تشيكايا، من جمهورية الكونغو (برازفيل)، رئيساً جديداً لها، خلفاً لمعالي القاضي موديبو ساكو.  

وسيتولى معالي القاضي تشيكايا شغل المنصب للفترة المتبقية من ولاية رئاسة معالي القاضي ساكو، الذي انتُخب في 2 يونيو 2025 لمدة عامين. وسيستمر معالي القاضي موديبو ساكو في العمل قاضياً بالمحكمة.  

في كلمته، أعرب الرئيس المنتهية ولايته، القاضي ساكو، عن امتنانه العميق لزملائه القضاة، وقلم المحكمة، والموظفين، وجميع الجهات المعنية، على دعمهم وتعاونهم المتواصلين خلال فترة رئاسته للمحكمة.

و عقب قبول المنصب، قال الرئيس المنتخب حديثًا إنه يشعر بفخر كبير لتوليه هذه المسؤولية الجديدة

"أتحمل هذه المسؤولية بشعور عميق بالواجب تجاه دعم ولاية المحكمة. و إذ نستعد لإطلاق فعاليات الاحتفال بالذكرى السنوية العشرين لتأسيس المحكمة، أتطلع إلى العمل عن كثب مع زملائي القضاة، وقلم المحكمة، والموظفين، وجميع الأطراف المعنية، للنظر في إنجازات المحكمة و التصدي للتحديات القائمة، في سبيل تعزيز دورها في حماية حقوق الإنسان والشعوب في جميع أنحاء القارة".

 و أعرب الرئيس المنتخب حديثًا، نيابةً عن المحكمة، عن تقديره للرئيس المنتهية ولايته، معالي القاضي ساكو، لما قدمه من قيادة وجهود خلال فترة رئاسته.

يتألف المكتب الجديد للمحكمة من معالي القاضي بليز تشيكايا رئيسًا، ومعالي القاضية شفيقة بن صاولة من الجزائر نائبةً للرئيس.

يمكن الاطلاع على السيرة الذاتية الكاملة للرئيس ونائبة الرئيس عبر الروابط أدناه:

الرئيس: معالي القاضي بليز تشيكايا

ملاحظات للمحررين:

1. المحكمة الإفريقية لحقوق الإنسان والشعوب (المحكمة)،  هي محكمة قارية أنشأتها الدول الأعضاء في الاتحاد الإفريقي لضمان حماية حقوق الإنسان والشعوب في أفريقيا. .
2. المحكمة هيئة تابعة للاتحاد الإفريقي، وهي تُكمّل وتُعزّز مهام اللجنة الأفريقية لحقوق الإنسان والشعوب.
3. تتألف المحكمة من أحد عشر قاضياً، من مواطني الدول الأعضاء في الاتحاد الإفريقي، يتم انتخابهم بصفتهم الشخصية
4.  تعقد المحكمة أربع دورات عادية في السنة، ويجوز لها عقد دورات استثنائية.

يمكن الحصول على مزيد من المعلومات حول المحكمة من الموقع

 www.african-court.org Telephone: +255 272 510 510

للمزيد من اللاستفسارات: يرجى الاتصال بالسيدة جريس واكيو كاكاي، نائبة رئيس القلم - – Registrar@african-court.org

للاستفسارات الإعلامية: يرجى التواصل مع السيدة تشيبيليرو كانسيلانغا-نجوي، موظف أول المعلومات والاتصالات ورئيسة وحدة الاتصالات– Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org 

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Court) was established in terms of Article 1 of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Establishment of an African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (hereinafter referred to as “the Protocol”), adopted on 9 June 1998, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, by the then Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU). The Protocol entered into force on 25 January 2004.

أُنشئت المحكمة الأفريقية لحقوق الإنسان والشعوب (المحكمة) بموجب المادة 1 من بروتوكول الميثاق الأفريقي لحقوق الإنسان والشعوب بشأن إنشاء محكمة أفريقية لحقوق الإنسان والشعوب (يشار إليه فيما بعد. "البروتوكول") ، المعتمد في 9 يونيو 1998، في واجادودو، بوركينا فاسو ، من قبل منظمة الوحدة الأفريقية (OAU) ، التي أصبحت الآن الاتحاد الأفريقي. ودخل البروتوكول حيز النفاذ في 25 يناير 2004.

La Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples (la Cour) a été créée en vertu de l’article premier du Protocole relatif à la Charte africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples portant création d’une Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples (ci-après désigné « le Protocole »), adopté en juin 1998 à Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) par l’Organisation de l’Unité Africaine (OUA) Ce Protocole est entré en vigueur le 25 janvier 2004.

1. O Tribunal Africano dos Direitos do Homem e dos Povos (o Tribunal) foi estatuído nos termos do art. 1.º do Protocolo da Carta Africana dos Direitos Humanos e dos Povos relativo à criação de um Tribunal Africano dos Direitos do Homem e dos Povos (doravante designado por «o Protocolo»), adoptado a 9 de Junho de 1998, em Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, pela então Organização da Unidade Africana (OUA), actual União Africana (UA). O Protocolo entrou em vigor a 25 de Janeiro de 2004.

Arusha, 26 February 2026: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will on Monday, 2 March 2026 hold a Solemn Ceremony to mark the opening of its 2026 Judicial Year, under the theme “20 years of service in protecting human and peoples’ rights”.

The Ceremony will take place at the Seat of the Court in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, from 09:30 AM East African Time (EAT) and will be graced by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, who is the Guest of Honour.

The Opening of the Judicial Year will also serve as the platform to officially launch the Court’s 20^th Anniversary celebrations, whose activities will be rolled out throughout the year across the continent and in collaboration with various stakeholders.

The Session will host the Fourth International Human Rights Forum, between the African Court, the European Court of Human Rights and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, scheduled to take place from 3-4 March 2026 in Arusha, Tanzania.

The Forum serves as a biennial platform for the three human rights Courts to exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation and deepen dialogue on common challenges and emerging human rights issues.

The Solemn Ceremony and the launch of the 20^th Anniversary Commemorations will bring together representatives of African Union Member States, national, regional and international, Courts, African Union organs, national human rights institutions, legal professionals, and members of Bar Associations.

Additionally, civil society organisations, members of the academia, members of the press and other stakeholders involved in the work of the Court and the protection of human rights on the continent are expected to participate.

The Ceremony which will commence with a solemn procession of the Honourable Judges of the African Court, will also mark the commencement of the 80^th Ordinary Session of the Court, scheduled to run from 2 to 27 March 2026 at its Seat in Arusha, Tanzania.

On Friday, 6 March 2026, the Court will deliver six (6) judgments, adopted during its 78^th and 79^th Ordinary Session, starting at 10:00 AM East African Time.

The Solemn Ceremony, the Launch of the 20^th Anniversary and the Delivery of Judgments will adopt a hybrid model, allowing participants to follow the proceedings physically or virtually via the following links:

YouTube Channel

English Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AfricanCourtEnglishChannel  
French Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@courafricaine
Swahili Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MahakamaYaAfrika

Zoom Platform

https://zoom.us/j/93858265048
Passcode: 459334

For zoom platform, there will be simultaneous interpretation in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Kiswahili.

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

1. The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) is a continental court established by African Union Member States to ensure the protection of human and peoples' rights in Africa. The Court is an organ of the African Union and it complements and reinforces the functions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights which is based in Banjul, The Gambia.
2. The Court is composed of eleven Judges, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity. The Court meets four times a year in Ordinary Sessions and may hold Extra-Ordinary Sessions.
3. Each year, the Court launches its activities with a solemn ceremony to official opening of its judicial year, underscoring its commitment to the protection of human and peoples’ rights across Africa and beyond. The opening sets the tone for the year ahead and serves as a call to action for meaningful strides in safeguarding the fundamental rights of all Africans.
4. The Court is commemorating its 20^th Anniversary, marking two decades of its journey from 2006 to 2026 in the protection of human and peoples’ rights in Africa. Commemorative activities will take place throughout the year across the continent.

Further information on the Court can be obtained from www.african-court.org
Telephone: +255 272 510 510
For further inquiries: Ms Grace Wakio Kakai, Deputy Registrar – Registrar@african-court.org
For media inquiries: Ms Chipiliro Kansilanga Ngue, Senior Information & Communication Officer and Head of Communication Unit – Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org

Arusha, 26 février 2026 : La Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples (la Cour) tiendra ce lundi 2 mars 2026 une cérémonie solennelle afin de marquer sa Rentrée judiciaire 2026 placée sous le thème « 20 années consacrées à la protection des droits de l’homme et des peuples ».

La cérémonie se tiendra au siège de la Cour à Arusha (République-Unie de Tanzanie) à partir de 9h30 (heure de l’Afrique de l’Est) et sera rehaussée par la présence de Son Excellence John Dramani Mahama, Président de la République du Ghana, qui en est l’invité d’honneur.

La Rentrée judiciaire servira également de plateforme pour lancer officiellement les festivités du 20^e anniversaire de la Cour, dont les activités seront déployées tout au long de l’année à travers le Continent, et ce, en collaboration avec diverses parties prenantes.

Durant sa 80^e Session, la Cour accueillera le quatrième Forum international des droits de l’homme, qui réunira la Cour africaine, la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme et la Cour interaméricaine des droits de l’homme, les 3 et 4 mars 2026 à Arusha (Tanzanie).

Le forum, qui se tient tous les deux ans, sert de plateforme aux trois juridictions des droits de l’homme pour échanger des expériences, renforcer la coopération et approfondir le dialogue sur les défis communs et les questions émergentes en matière de droits de l’homme.

La cérémonie solennelle et le lancement des festivités du 20^e anniversaire réuniront des représentants des États membres de l’Union africaine, des juridictions nationales, régionales et internationales, des organes de l’Union africaine, des institutions nationales des droits de l’homme, des professionnels du droit et des membres des barreaux.

En outre, des organisations de la société civile, des universitaires, des journalistes et d’autres parties prenantes concernées par le travail de la Cour et la protection des droits de l’homme sur le continent devraient y participer.

La cérémonie, qui s’ouvrira par une procession solennelle des honorables Juges de la Cour africaine, marquera également le début de la 80^e session ordinaire de la Cour, prévue du 2 au 27 mars 2026 à son siège d’Arusha (Tanzanie).

Le vendredi 6 mars 2026, la Cour rendra six (6) arrêts, adoptés lors de ses 78et 79^e Sessions ordinaires, à partir de 10 heures (GMT+3).

La cérémonie solennelle, le lancement du 20^e anniversaire et le prononcé des arrêts se tiendront sous un modèle hybride, afin de permettant aux participants de suivre les débats en présentiel ou par visioconférence via les liens suivants :

Chaîne YouTube

Canal anglais : https://www.youtube.com/c/AfricanCourtEnglishChannel  
Canal français : https://www.youtube.com/@courafricaine
Canal kiswahili : https://www.youtube.com/@MahakamaYaAfrika

Plate-forme Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/93858265048
Mot de passe : 459334

L’interprétation simultanée sera assurée en arabe, en anglais, en français, en portugais et en kiswahili sur toutes les plateformes.

NOTES À L’INTENTION DES RÉDACTEURS EN CHEF :

1. La Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples (CAfDHP) est une cour continentale créée par les États membres de l’Union africaine afin de renforcer la protection des droits de l’homme et des peuples en Afrique. La Cour est un organe de l’Union africaine qui complète et renforce le mandat de la Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples, dont le siège est fixé à Banjul (Gambie).
2. La Cour se compose de onze juges, ressortissants des États membres de l’Union africaine, élus à titre individuel. La Cour se réunit quatre fois par an en sessions ordinaires et peut tenir des sessions extraordinaires.
3. Chaque année, la Cour lance ses activités par une cérémonie solennelle dans le cadre de sa Rentrée judiciaire, soulignant ainsi son engagement à protéger les droits de l’homme et des peuples à travers l’Afrique et au-delà. La cérémonie d’ouverture donne le ton de l’année à venir et sert d’appel à l’action pour des avancées significatives dans la sauvegarde des droits fondamentaux de tous les Africains.
4. La Cour commémore son 20^e anniversaire, marquant ainsi deux décennies de son parcours (de 2006 à 2026) et de son engagement en faveur de la protection des droits de l’homme et des peuples en Afrique. Des activités commémoratives seront menées tout au long de l’année sur l’ensemble du Continent.

De plus amples informations sont disponibles sur le site Internet de la Cour à l’adresse suivante : www.african-court.org
Téléphone : +255 272 510 510
Vous pouvez également adresser vos questions à la Greffière adjointe, Mme Grace Wakio Kakai – Registrar@african-court.org
Pour la couverture médiatique, veuillez contacter Mme Chipiliro Kansilanga NGUE, Fonctionnaire principale chargée de l’information et de la communication et chef de l’Unité chargée de la communication, à l’adresse suivante: Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org

Arusha, 26 de Fevereiro de 2026: O Tribunal Africano dos Direitos do Homem e dos Povos (TADHP) realizará na segunda-feira, 2 de Março de 2026, uma Cerimónia Solene para assinalar a abertura do seu Ano Judicial de 2026, sob o tema “20 Anos ao Serviço da Protecção dos Direitos Humanos e dos Povos”.

A Cerimónia terá lugar na Sede do Tribunal, em Arusha, República Unida da Tanzânia, e contará com a presença de Sua Excelência John Dramani Mahama, Presidente da República do Gana, como Convidado de Honra.

A Abertura do Ano Judicial servirá igualmente de plataforma para o lançamento oficial das celebrações do 20.º aniversário do Tribunal, cujas actividades decorrerão ao longo do ano em todo o continente, em colaboração com diversas partes interessadas.

A sessão acolherá igualmente o Quarto Fórum Internacional dos Direitos Humanos, que reunirá o Tribunal Africano, o Tribunal Europeu dos Direitos Humanos e o Tribunal Interamericano de Direitos Humanos, a realizar-se de 3 a 4 de Março de 2026, em Arusha, República Unida da Tanzânia.

O Fórum serve de plataforma bienal para os três tribunais de direitos humanos partilharem experiências, reforçarem a cooperação e aprofundarem o diálogo sobre desafios comuns e questões emergentes em matéria de direitos humanos.

A Cerimónia Solene e o lançamento das Comemorações do 20.º Aniversário reunirão representantes dos Estados-Membros da União Africana, de tribunais nacionais, regionais e internacionais, de órgãos da União Africana, de instituições nacionais de direitos humanos, assim como juristas e representantes de ordens de advogados.

Além disso, espera-se a participação de organizações da sociedade civil, membros da comunidade académica, órgãos de comunicação social e outras partes interessadas envolvidas no trabalho do Tribunal e na protecção dos direitos humanos no continente.

A Cerimónia, que começará com uma procissão solene dos venerandos Juízes do Tribunal Africano, assinalará igualmente o início da 80.ª Sessão Ordinária do Tribunal, a decorrer de 2 a 27 de Março de 2026, na sua Sede, em Arusha, República Unida da Tanzânia.

Em 6 de Março de 2026, o Tribunal proferirá seis (6) acórdãos, adoptados durante as suas 78^ª e 79^ª Sessões Ordinárias, a partir das 10:00 horas (hora da África Oriental).

A Cerimónia Solene, o Lançamento das Comemorações do 20.º Aniversário e a Prolação de Acórdãos decorrerão em formato híbrido, permitindo aos participantes acompanhar os eventos presencialmente ou por via virtual, através dos seguintes links:

Canal YouTube

Canal Inglês: https://www.youtube.com/c/AfricanCourtEnglishChannel  
Canal Francês: https://www.youtube.com/@courafricaine
Canal Kiswahili: https://www.youtube.com/@MahakamaYaAfrika

Plataforma Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/93858265048
Código de acesso: 459334

Haverá interpretação simultânea em árabe, inglês, francês e kiswahili em todas as nossas plataformas,

NOTAS PARA OS EDITORES:

1. O Tribunal Africano dos Direitos do Homem e dos Povos (TADHP) é um tribunal de âmbito continental criado pelos países africanos para garantir a protecção dos direitos humanos e dos povos em África. O Tribunal é um órgão da União Africana, que complementa e reforça as funções da Comissão Africana dos Direitos do Homem e dos Povos, com sede em Banjul, na Gâmbia.
2. O Tribunal é composto por onze Juízes, cidadãos dos Estados Membros da União Africana, eleitos em função das suas capacidades individuais. O Tribunal reúne-se quatro vezes por ano em Sessão Ordinária, e em Sessão Extraordinária quando necessário.
3. Todos os anos, o Tribunal inicia as suas actividades com uma cerimónia solene de abertura oficial do seu ano judicial, sublinhando o seu empenho na protecção dos direitos do homem e dos povos em África e não só. A abertura do ano judicial dá o pontapé de saída para o próximo ano, fazendo um apelo claro à adopção de medidas significativas para proteger os direitos fundamentais de todos os africanos.
4. O Tribunal comemora o seu 20.º aniversário, assinalando duas décadas do seu percurso, de 2006 a 2026, na protecção dos direitos humanos e dos povos em África. As actividades comemorativas decorrerão ao longo do ano em todo o continente.

Informações adicionais sobre o Tribunal podem ser obtidas em  www.african-court.org
Telefone: +255 272 510 510
Para mais informações queiram contactar: Grace Wakio Kakai, Escrivã-Adjunta - Registrar@african-court.org
Para informações à imprensa contacte: Chipiliro Kansilanga Ngue, Oficial Sénior de Informação e Comunicação e Chefe da Unidade de Comunicação - Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org