The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS will convene a three-day bilateral meeting with Guinea’s Competent National Authority (CNA) and key stakeholders to review the enforcement of its judgments in the Republic of Guinea.
The meeting, scheduled for March 2–4, 2026, forms part of activities marking the 50th Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
According to a statement issued by the Court, the engagement aims to strengthen cooperation between the regional court and Guinea’s national authorities by establishing a structured framework for collaboration, sharing best practices, and addressing challenges hindering the effective enforcement of the Court’s decisions.
The dialogue is expected to provide a platform for comprehensive discussions on improving compliance with ECOWAS Court judgments, promoting uniform enforcement procedures across jurisdictions, enhancing institutional capacity, and building a collaborative enforcement network between the Court and national authorities.
Key discussions will focus on developing practical and actionable strategies to improve enforcement rates, deepening understanding of existing constraints, and promoting sustainable institutional cooperation.
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The programme will feature a special forum on the current status of enforcement of the Court’s judgments in Guinea, an overview of the Court’s enforcement mechanisms, and presentations from government officials on the national enforcement landscape.
There will also be a bilateral dialogue session with civil society organisations, alongside deliberations on future steps and engagements. Interactive sessions and stakeholder consultations are expected to encourage inclusive participation and constructive exchanges.
As part of the visit, the Court’s delegation will pay courtesy calls on senior government officials, including the Minister in charge of ECOWAS Affairs, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Justice, the President of the Supreme Court, and the Speaker of Parliament. Additional visits are scheduled with the Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission and the President of the Bar Association.
The delegation will be led by the Court’s President, Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves, and will include Vice-President Sengu Mohamed Koroma, Honourable Justice Gberi-Bè Ouattara, as well as directors and other staff members.
The Court noted that similar bilateral meetings have previously been held in the Republic of Sierra Leone and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, underscoring its commitment to strengthening enforcement mechanisms across Member States.
