ALGIERS, Algeria – The President of the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Bashe Yusuf Ahmed, has joined his judicial counterparts from across the continent in Algiers for a significant high-level gathering. The Chief Justice is currently participating in the 19th Session of the Executive Bureau of the Conference of Constitutional Jurisdictions of Africa (CJCA), which officially commenced in the Algerian capital this week.
Hosted under the high patronage of the President of the Republic of Algeria, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, this prestigious assembly has drawn the attendance of Supreme Court Presidents and Chief Justices from various African nations. The session, scheduled to run from January 21 to 24, 2026, serves as a critical platform for judicial dialogue, aiming to harmonize legal standards and foster cooperation among the highest courts on the continent. The gathering focuses on strengthening the mechanisms of constitutional justice and promoting the rule of law across Africa.
The participation of Chief Justice Bashe Yusuf Ahmed highlights Somalia’s commitment to reintegrating into continental judicial frameworks and contributing to the development of African constitutionalism. The forum provides a unique opportunity for the Somali delegation to exchange experiences regarding the independence of the judiciary, the protection of fundamental rights, and the interpretation of constitutional texts with peers from diverse legal traditions.
As the sessions progress, the leaders of Africa’s judiciary are expected to deliberate on administrative matters concerning the organization and set the agenda for future legal cooperation. The presence of the Somali Supreme Court leadership at such forums reinforces Mogadishu’s growing diplomatic and institutional footprint across Africa, ensuring that the Somali perspective is represented in major continental decision-making bodies.
