{"id":24209,"date":"2026-06-02T14:55:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T11:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.african-court.org\/afchpr\/?p=24209"},"modified":"2026-06-02T15:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T12:57:41","slug":"81st-ordinary-session-of-the-african-court-opens-in-arusha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.african-court.org\/afchpr\/81st-ordinary-session-of-the-african-court-opens-in-arusha\/","title":{"rendered":"81st Ordinary Session of the African Court Opens in Arusha"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The African Court on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights on Monday, 1 June 2026, opened its 81<sup>st<\/sup> Ordinary Session at its Seat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. The Session will run until 26 June 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019 rights across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opening the Session, the President of the Court, Hon. Justice Blaise Tchikaya, welcomed the Judges and underscored the importance of the work ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019 rights in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The President expressed hope that the deliberations during the Session would reflect the critical needs of advancing justice on the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI 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,\u201d he said.<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court is also continuing activities marking its 20<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary under the year-long #AfricanCourtAt20 commemoration, which highlights two decades of advancing justice and human rights protection across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 5 June 2026, the Court is expected to deliver four judgments adopted during its 80<sup>th<\/sup> Ordinary Session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court will continue to provide updates and highlights from the Session through its official communication platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a65bbc5eb09c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" 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