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ECOWAS court set to hold 2026 international conference in Dakar
Organisers said the conference is coming at an important period in the development of the ECOWAS Court and the wider regional integration process.
The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold its 2026 International Conference in Dakar, Senegal, from September 21 to 25.
The five-day conference will bring together senior judicial and government officials, heads of regional and national courts, legal practitioners, academics, civil society groups, development partners, international organisations and media representatives.
The event is themed, “ECOWAS Court of Justice at the Crossroads: Justice, Innovation, Human Rights Protection and the Future of Regional Integration in West Africa.”
Organisers said the conference is coming at an important period in the development of the ECOWAS Court and the wider regional integration process.
They said the gathering will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to discuss emerging challenges and explore ways to improve justice delivery, strengthen human rights protection and promote regional cooperation across West Africa.
Seven thematic sessions have been scheduled to examine key issues confronting regional justice.
They include human rights jurisprudence; enforcement and compliance with court decisions; artificial intelligence and data protection; arbitration and alternative dispute resolution; the proposed appellate chamber; environmental justice; and refugee protection and forced displacement.
Discussions will focus on improving compliance with ECOWAS Court decisions, strengthening human rights protection, harnessing digital innovation and addressing emerging challenges linked to environmental degradation, displacement and commercial disputes.
The five-day conference will feature plenary sessions, expert panels, roundtable discussions and an exhibition aimed at promoting knowledge-sharing and building partnerships among stakeholders.
The organisers said the conference would culminate in actionable recommendations and an Outcome Document outlining strategic priorities for the future of the ECOWAS Court and regional integration.
Participants will also examine ways to make the regional justice system more accessible, innovative and responsive to human rights concerns across West Africa.
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