COMESA Court of Justice

10/09/2026

Judges of the COMESA Court of Justice paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary General of COMESA. The discussion centred on deepening institutional collaboration whilst preserving the Court's independence.

Justice Monica Mugenyi, who led the delegation, emphasised the Court's gratitude for hosting the Court during arbitration proceedings. The Honourable Judges stressed that the spirit of cooperation between the COMESA Organs directly affects the stability and performance of the Court.

The Secretary General welcomed the visit and outlined the need for a permanent, cost-efficient solution for the Court's operations. She underscored that working in coalition makes the work easier for everyone involved, and expressed pride in the Court as an organ of the Common Market.

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)

09/09/2026

Judges of the COMESA Court of Justice are sitting as an Arbitral Tribunal in Lusaka, Zambia. The arbitral matter is presided over by Honourable Monica Mugenyi (middle), Honourable Timothy Msungama (left), and Honourable Samia Andre (right).

06/09/2026

A New Milestone in Regional Cooperation

We are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between KalherHub and the COMESA Court of Justice, marking an important milestone in advancing institutional cooperation, knowledge exchange, professional development, and capacity building.

KalherHub is a US-based organization dedicated to education, technology, innovation, international collaboration, technology-focused professional development, and the development of networks among international organizations, research institutions, and strategic partners.

The COMESA Court of Justice (CCJ) is the judicial organ of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). It is mandated to promote the interpretation and application of COMESA legal instruments and to support justice and regional integration among its 21 African Member States.

This strategic partnership will facilitate collaboration in training, knowledge sharing, and professional development, contributing to stronger institutions and advancing regional integration across Africa.

We congratulate KalherHub and the COMESA Court of Justice on this significant partnership and look forward to a productive and impactful collaboration.

KalherHub.com

"Always a Pioneer"

04/09/2026

The Sudanese Ambassador Pays a Courtesy Meeting with the COMESA Court of Justice

His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Elsadig Ali Sayed, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan, paid a courtesy call on the COMESA Court of Justice. He was received by the Registrar of the Court, Honourable Dr. Woubishet Shiferaw, together with other members of staff.

During the meeting, Ambassador Elsadig reaffirmed the Republic of the Sudan’s commitment to the Court. He expressed his sincere apologies to the Court and its staff for the hardships caused by the conflict in Sudan. The Ambassador reiterated the Sudanese Government’s desire to facilitate the Court’s return to its Seat in Khartoum once the situation there goes back to normal. However, he acknowledged the difficult situation currently prevailing in the country.

His Excellency proposed the establishment of a joint committee comprising representatives of the Sudanese Government and members of the Court’s staff. The committee would be mandated to address matters affecting the Court, including estimating the costs of repairing and rebuilding the Court’s premises, assessing compensation for staff who lost personal belongings, conducting an inventory of all assets belonging to both the Court and the Government of the Sudan and doing relevant activities that strengthen the relationship between the Court and the Sudanese Government. He also invited the Registrar of the Court to have a Courtesy Meeting.

The Honourable Registrar greatly thanked the Government of Sudan for all the support the government is providing and will be providing in the future, indicated areas of cooperation and reaffirmed the Court’s commitment to working closely with the Government of the Sudan in addressing issues affecting the Court and supporting its future operations.

03/09/2026

Courtesy Call: Legal Division Introduces New Legal Affairs Officer to the Court

The COMESA Legal and Corporate Affairs Division paid a courtesy call to the Registrar of the COMESA Court of Justice. The Director of Legal Affairs, Mr Gabriel Masuku, formally introduced Mr. Ahmed Farah, Legal Affairs Officer, to the Court's Registry.

The visit reaffirmed the commitment of the COMESA Secretariat and the Court to working as interdependent Organs of the Common Market towards achieving the common goal of regional integration. The Court and the Legal Division are developing a Collaboration Agreement designed to strengthen their institutional partnership and facilitate more effective working relations between the two Organs.

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)

01/09/2026

At the opening of in Cairo, Hon. Justice Sitwala Mwanamwambwa, Judge President of the COMESA Court of Justice, highlighted the Court’s role in supporting regional economic integration through law.

Pan African Lawyers Union
East Africa Law Society
Law Association of Zambia

31/08/2026

The COMESA Court of Justice at the 16th Pan African Lawyers Union Annual Conference, where African lawyers are examining what artificial intelligence changes about legal practice and about access to justice.


Pan African Lawyers Union

31/08/2026

The COMESA Court of Justice is in Cairo.

The 16th Pan African Lawyers Union Annual Conference opens today and runs to 2 September 2026.

L–R: Honourable Justice Sitwala Mwanamwambwa, Judge President of the COMESA Court of Justice, H.E. Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, 14th Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Honourable Justice Tewodros Getachew Tulu, Judge of the First Instance Division of the COMESA Court of Justice.



Pan African Lawyers Union

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

The COMESA Court of Justice will participate in the 16th Annual Conference of the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), which will take place from 31 August to 2 September 2026 in Cairo, Egypt.

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Pan African Lawyers Union
East Africa Law Society
Law Association of Zambia