The Fada N'Gourma Court of Appeal has welcomed six new magistrates to its ranks. They were installed in their positions on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Fada N'Gourma. The new appointees include Daouda Ouédraogo, vice-president of the Court of Appeal, Hanouna Ganou, president of chamber, François Kaboré and Noureima Gandema, counselors, and Jean Noël Samivo Bonzi and Ange Millogo, deputy prosecutors general.
The six magistrates were appointed on October 20, 2026, and have a rich academic and professional background. Daouda Ouédraogo, the new vice-president, has 20 years of experience in the judiciary and previously served as president of chamber at the Fada N'Gourma Court of Appeal. He has held various positions, including judge at the Ouahigouya High Court, president of the Tougan High Court, and counselor at the Bobo-Dioulasso Court of Appeal.
Hanouna Ganou, the new president of chamber, has 19 years of service in the judiciary. He has worked as a judge at the Dori High Court, president of the Dori High Court, and counselor at the Fada N'Gourma Court of Appeal. The new counselors, François Kaboré and Noureima Gandema, previously served as president of the Léo High Court and judge at the Ouagadougou I High Court, respectively.
The new deputy prosecutors general, Ange Millogo and Jean Noël Samivo Bonzi, previously served as prosecutor at the Bogandé High Court and deputy prosecutor at the Bobo-Dioulasso High Court, respectively. The first president of the Fada N'Gourma Court of Appeal, Kiswendsida Fidèle Jean Rémi Compaoré, installed the new magistrates during a solemn hearing.
During the hearing, the prosecutor general reminded the new magistrates of their obligations, including diligent execution of their missions, hierarchical obedience, and probity. They were urged to perform their duties with loyalty, exemplarity, and efficiency to ensure that laws and regulations become a guiding force for a model society.
The prosecutor general, Barnabé Compaoré, praised the new magistrates for their exceptional backgrounds and competence. He encouraged them to work diligently to maintain the high standards of the Fada N'Gourma Court of Appeal, which was recently recognized as the best Court of Appeal in Burkina Faso during the judicial excellence ceremony.
The appointment of the six new magistrates is expected to strengthen the capacity of the Fada N'Gourma Court of Appeal. The new magistrates bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the judiciary, which will enable them to effectively discharge their duties and contribute to the administration of justice in Burkina Faso.
Key points
- The Fada N'Gourma Court of Appeal has welcomed six new magistrates to its ranks, bringing fresh expertise to the judiciary.
- The new magistrates have a rich academic and professional background, with significant experience in the judiciary.
- The appointment is expected to strengthen the capacity of the Fada N'Gourma Court of Appeal and enhance the administration of justice in Burkina Faso.
