The Senegalese justice system has taken a significant step towards modernization with the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) application for judicial archives. The Tribunal de grande instance (TGI) of Pikine-Guédiawaye initiated the project on October 5, 2026, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the support of the State of Korea. The project aims to digitize and make judicial archives more accessible.
The TGI of Pikine-Guédiawaye has been selected as the pilot jurisdiction for this project. By Friday, the court is expected to set up the process for digitizing and integrating judicial documents, including court decisions. This phase will also include training sessions for court personnel to ensure a smooth transition to the new system. The goal is to test the application in real-world conditions and promote its adoption within the judicial services.
The project goes beyond mere digital conservation of documents. It seeks to make judicial archives more accessible and exploitable using AI. This development is part of Senegal's broader digital transformation in the justice sector, complementing the recently launched e-Justice platform. The e-Justice platform, also supported by the UNDP, aims to digitalize internal court processes.
The AI application will be powered by a NVIDIA DGX Spark, a high-performance computing system designed for AI and deep learning. The system will also include equipment for document scanning and storage. This infrastructure will enable the court to process and analyze large amounts of data efficiently.
The initiative is expected to transform the management of Senegal's judicial archives, which are currently largely stored in physical format. The project will improve access to justice and enhance the efficiency of the judicial system. By leveraging AI, the courts will be able to analyze and retrieve information more quickly.
After the pilot phase in Pikine-Guédiawaye, the AI application is expected to be rolled out to other courts in Senegal. The ultimate goal is to generalize the digitization of judicial archives and promote their intelligent exploitation, marking a significant milestone in the modernization of Senegal's judicial system.
The modernization of Senegal's justice system is part of a broader effort to promote digitalization and improve governance. The use of AI in judicial archives is a significant step towards a more efficient and transparent justice system. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the country's justice system, making it more accessible and effective for citizens.
Key points
- Senegal's justice system is modernizing with AI-powered judicial archives.
- The project aims to digitize and make judicial archives more accessible and exploitable.
- The initiative is part of Senegal's broader digital transformation in the justice sector.
