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Chief Justice of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the ECOWAS Judicial Council, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, has positioned Sierra Leone’s Judiciary prominently on the international stage at the Ninth Cairo High-Level Meeting of the Presidents of African Constitutional Courts, Supreme Courts, and Constitutional Councils held at The St. Regis Hotel in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital.
At the high-level gathering, he was the only Chief Justice selected to speak on behalf of his counterparts from the fifteen ECOWAS member states, including Ghana and Nigeria, an honour reflecting growing regional and international recognition of Sierra Leone’s judicial reforms.
The recognition follows significant strides made over the past year to strengthen judicial independence, transparency, and effectiveness, with Sierra Leone noted among the top-performing countries in the 2025 World Justice Rule of Law Index.
The conference, held under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, brought together African judicial leaders to deliberate on constitutional justice. Speaking on the theme “Challenges Facing Constitutional Justice in Africa,” Chief Justice Kamanda underscored the role of constitutional courts as guardians of the rule of law and protectors of human rights.
He stressed that no individual or institution is greater than the Constitution, and that the Constitution must guide the courts’ functions and thinking at all times. He further emphasized that judicial independence remains central to good governance and the protection of rights, describing the Constitution as a living instrument that must be upheld consistently.
While in Egypt, Chief Justice Kamanda was honoured with one of the country’s most prestigious awards for his commitment to promoting the rule of law and the administration of justice. The Bar Association Award was received on his behalf by Supreme Court Judge, Honourable Justice Fatmatta Bintu Alhadi. He was accompanied to the conference by Honourable Justice Alusine Sesay.
During the opening session, President of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, Counselor Boulis Fahmy, highlighted the critical role of constitutional judiciaries in promoting democracy, social stability, and justice across Africa. He commended President El-Sisi for his continued patronage of the Cairo conference.
Other dignitaries who addressed the session included the Speaker of the Egyptian Parliament, Honourable Justice Hisham Badawy, and the Minister of Justice, Honourable Adnan Fangari, both of whom emphasized the importance of judicial cooperation amid global challenges.
The event also drew participation from the Presidents of the Constitutional Courts of Cape Verde, Spain, Türkiye, and Palestine, among other global judicial leaders.
Chief Justice Kamanda’s participation and recognition further reflect Sierra Leone’s rising profile in constitutional justice and judicial leadership across Africa and beyond.
