In a ceremony presided over by Inspector General of Judicial and Prison Services, Sékou Ibrahima Soumah, Fanta Alama Camara was officially installed as the new president of the Tribunal de Première Instance (TPI) in Coyah, Guinea, on October 27, 2026. The event was attended by several dignitaries and family members. Camara expressed her gratitude to President Mamadi Doumbouya for entrusting her with this responsibility.
President Camara, a magistrate, acknowledged the confidence placed in her by President Doumbouya, who also conferred upon her the distinction of Commander of the National Order of Merit. She pledged to work tirelessly to enhance the TPI's services, emphasizing that her goal is to make the tribunal a benchmark for quality decisions, organizational rigor, and dignified treatment of litigants.
Camara outlined her vision for the TPI, focusing on three key priorities: better organization for more effective judgment, strengthening discipline, responsibility, and a culture of results, and prioritizing the dignity of litigants. She invited the TPI staff to collaborate professionally with justice auxiliaries and institutional partners, promising to be attentive to their concerns and initiatives.
Outgoing President Morlaye Soumah reflected on his tenure, recalling the commitments he made upon assuming office. He apologized for any unintended harm caused and emphasized his dedication to serving justice, the people of Coyah, and the Guinean population with dignity, speed, and moral and spiritual support.
Soumah highlighted the importance of impartial, humane, and diligent justice, acknowledging that delays may have occurred due to human error. He expressed gratitude to President Doumbouya for his subsequent appointment to the position of President of the Third Chamber of Control of Investigation near the Conakry Court of Appeal.
President Camara's ambition is to create a tribunal where professionalism is the norm, discipline is self-assumed, and responsibility is encouraged. She aims to build a cohesive team, working collaboratively to overcome challenges and improve the TPI's performance.
The handover ceremony marked a new chapter for the Coyah TPI, with Camara poised to drive reforms and enhance the tribunal's reputation. Her commitment to quality, discipline, and litigant dignity sets the tone for her presidency, as she seeks to consolidate gains and address areas for improvement.
Key points
- Fanta Alama Camara is the new president of the Tribunal de Première Instance in Coyah, Guinea.
- She aims to improve judicial services, focusing on better organization, discipline, and litigant dignity.
- Outgoing President Morlaye Soumah reflected on his tenure, apologizing for any harm caused and emphasizing his commitment to justice.
