Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania – Today marks the opening of the 2024 judicial year for the African Court on Human and People’s Rights, taking place at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania. The ceremony is anticipated to host distinguished dignitaries from across the continent, including representatives from the Tanzanian government.
Attendees are expected to include stakeholders from regional and sub-regional courts, human rights groups, African Union organs, academics, lawyers, non-governmental organizations, and various other participants. The 72nd Ordinary Session, themed “Enhancing the Justiciability of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights with an Emphasis on the Right to Education,” will kick off through a solemn ceremony.
Dr. Robert Eno, the Registrar of the Court, revealed in a statement to Blueprint that the event will be graced by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat, and the Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya, Hon. Justin Muturi. The latter will be representing His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya.
The statement outlined the diverse representation expected, with over 200 delegates from various institutions and organizations. These delegates include representatives from African Union Member States, Regional and Sub-Regional Courts, African Union organs with a human rights mandate, African Union Ambassadors accredited to Tanzania, members of the judicial corps of Tanzania, representatives of Bar Associations, civil society organizations, members of academia, media personnel, and other stakeholders involved in the work of the Court and the protection of human rights on the continent.
The solemn ceremony will commence with a procession of the Honourable Judges of the African Court at 10:30 AM East African Time (EAT) and will be live-streamed for wider access.
“The ceremony’s opening marks the commencement of the 72nd Ordinary Session of the Court, scheduled to run up to March 8, 2024, at its Seat in Arusha, the United Republic of Tanzania,” the statement concluded.
