A solemn installation ceremony for Ounténi Félix Natama was held on November 6, 2026, at the Tougan High Court. The event was presided over by the court's president, Antoine Kabisiga Combary, and attended by administrative, judicial, military, and paramilitary authorities, as well as local leaders and populations from the Sourou and Nayala provinces.
Ounténi Félix Natama was appointed on October 26, 2026, and takes over from Adama Coulibaly, who has been called to continue his career at the Bobo-Dioulasso Court of Appeal. Coulibaly spent five years at the Tougan High Court, earning praise for his professionalism and proximity to his colleagues and the local population.
The outgoing prosecutor, Adama Coulibaly, expressed his gratitude and wished his successor success in his new role. He highlighted the importance of collaboration and the need for the judicial institution to be more accessible to citizens. Coulibaly also acknowledged the efforts of local authorities and populations in supporting the judiciary during his tenure.
Ounténi Félix Natama, previously the first substitute prosecutor near the Dédougou High Court, has vowed to address the numerous expectations placed on the judicial institution. He acknowledged that the institution can sometimes seem intimidating to citizens and pledged to work with all stakeholders to build trust and ensure impartiality in the administration of justice.
The new prosecutor emphasized the importance of collaboration among all actors in the judicial chain and recognized the need for support from authorities, particularly in terms of human resources, infrastructure, and operational resources. He invited all stakeholders to contribute to the implementation of reforms aimed at making justice more accessible and responsive to the needs of the population.
The installation ceremony took place in a context marked by security challenges in the Sourou and Nayala provinces. Ounténi Félix Natama paid tribute to the Defense and Security Forces, Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland, and local populations for their resilience in the face of terrorism. He also acknowledged the efforts of his predecessor in maintaining the institution's functionality despite difficult conditions.
Ounténi Félix Natama's vision is to serve as a simple servant who defends justice and condemns injustice. He has committed to working with all stakeholders to merit the trust placed in him and to contribute to the consolidation of institutional resilience in the region.
Key points
- Ounténi Félix Natama was officially installed as the new Prosecutor of Faso near the Tougan High Court on November 6, 2026.
- The new prosecutor has vowed to address the numerous expectations placed on the judicial institution and to work with all stakeholders to build trust and ensure impartiality in the administration of justice.
- The installation ceremony took place in a context marked by security challenges in the Sourou and Nayala provinces, and Ounténi Félix Natama paid tribute to the Defense and Security Forces, Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland, and local populations for their resilience.
