Supreme Court Chief Justice Inspects Banadir Regional and Appeal Courts

Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Ibrahim Idle Suleiman, conducted an official inspection visit to the Banadir Regional Court and the Court of Appeal to assess their operations and working conditions.

He was received by the Chairman of the Court of Appeal, Said Ali Mohamed, and the Chairman of the Banadir Regional Court, Salah Ali Mahmoud. During the visit, the Chief Justice toured various offices, received briefings from staff and officials, and reviewed daily operations and workplace conditions.

Following the inspection, Chief Justice Ibrahim Idle Suleiman held a meeting with judges from both courts at the Banadir Regional Court, where discussions focused on the overall state of the judiciary, existing challenges and ways to improve efficiency, service quality and the delivery of judicial services.

The Chief Justice emphasized the importance of bringing judicial services closer to all Somali citizens, particularly those living in remote areas who face difficulties travelling to court facilities. He said expanding access to justice remains an important part of efforts to strengthen the judiciary and ensure equal access to justice.

He also underscored the need to improve judicial efficiency and quality, strengthen cooperation among judicial institutions and create a working environment that enables citizens to receive fair and timely justice.