The Guinean judicial landscape is set to expand with the creation of three new courts of appeal in Labé, N'Zérékoré, and the Commercial Court. The announcement was made by Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Ibrahima Sory II Tounkara, during a working visit to Kankan on October 9, 2026. The new courts aim to bring justice closer to citizens, addressing the difficulties faced by those in remote areas in accessing judicial services.
Currently, the Kankan Court of Appeal covers a vast area extending from Haute-Guinée to Guinée forestière, requiring long and costly travel for citizens. Minister Tounkara highlighted the challenges faced by justiciables, citing the example of a citizen from Yomou, who must travel to Kankan to file an appeal. The Minister emphasized the President's commitment to making justice more accessible, which led to the decision to establish the new courts.
The creation of the new courts is expected to alleviate the financial and logistical burdens on citizens. Minister Tounkara pointed out that, beyond transportation costs, citizens from remote areas also face significant challenges in finding accommodation in Kankan. The new courts in Labé and N'Zérékoré will help address these issues, enabling citizens to exercise their right to appeal without undue hardship.
The Minister's announcement follows a visit to the Kankan Tribunal de première instance and a meeting with officials from the Kankan Court of Appeal. Discussions focused on the difficulties faced by citizens in accessing justice, particularly those living in remote areas. The planned courts are part of a broader effort to improve the judicial system and ensure that all citizens have equal access to justice.
While the project is expected to improve access to justice, the modalities of functioning and the precise territorial jurisdictions of the new courts still need to be defined by the competent authorities. The Minister's proposal has been welcomed by citizens, who hope that the new courts will help reduce the constraints they face in seeking justice.
The establishment of the new courts is part of the government's efforts to reform the judicial system and make it more effective. The Minister's visit to Kankan and the announcement of the new courts demonstrate the government's commitment to improving access to justice and addressing the needs of citizens.
The planned courts in Labé, N'Zérékoré, and the Commercial Court are expected to significantly improve the judicial landscape in Guinea. The new courts will help reduce the workload of the Kankan Court of Appeal and enable citizens to access justice more easily. The project is expected to be implemented in the near future, pending the definition of the modalities of functioning and territorial jurisdictions.
Key points
- The new courts aim to bring justice closer to citizens and address the difficulties faced by those in remote areas in accessing judicial services.
