The President, African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Hon. Lady Justice Imani Daud Aboud, has commended the Tanzanian government for fulfilling its promise to build the permanent premises of the Pan-African judicial body in Arusha, Tanzania.
Statement from the court read that the government of Tanzania officially handed over the construction site to the appointed constructors on June 2.
Demonstrating its commitment, the Tanzanian government allocated a budget of $1.7 million equivalent in June 2022 and made an additional budgetary contribution of S$2 million towards the construction. The estimated total cost for the project was put at $25,792,811.
During the site handing over ceremony at LakiLaki area located 25 kilometers on the outskirts of Arusha town, Justice Daud Aboud emphasized Tanzania’s dedication to fulfilling its promise of constructing the African Court’s permanent premises. She expressed optimism that the Court would be ready for occupation within the next 24 months.
Presently, the African Court operates from temporary offices located at the Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) buildings pending the completion of the permanent structure.
“The construction of the African Court’s permanent premises in Arusha signifies a significant milestone towards enhancing the Court’s institutional capacity and promoting the rule of law within the African continent”, the court said.
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