Senegal Strengthens Criminal Asset Recovery Efforts

The ECOWAS Court of Justice is established by Article 6 of the Revised Treaty of ECOWAS (1993) and further governed by its Protocol (1991, amended 2005). As the principal legal organ of the Economic Community of West African States, it is responsible for interpreting community law, resolving disputes between member states, and addressing human rights violations. The appointment process for judges typically involves nomination by member states and approval by the Authority of Heads of State and Government, followed by a formal swearing-in, with the non-renewable term designed to ensure judicial independence and prevent undue influence. Key parties involved include President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as Chairman of ECOWAS, the five unnamed new judges, and the ECOWAS Commission.