Ivorian Justice: Minister Kambilé Orders Investigation Following Reports of Malfunction

On April 7, 2026, the Ministry of Justice announced the opening of an investigation following revelations by lawyer Youssouf Méité regarding the case of Kouamé Affoué Félicité, sentenced to twenty years in prison in March 2019 without any follow-up on her appeal. Minister Jean Sansan Kambilé ordered the case to be forwarded to the Attorney General and requested the Judicial and Penitentiary Inspection to investigate this malfunction. This situation highlights ongoing criticisms of the Ivorian judicial system, particularly excessive processing delays and a lack of public trust in the justice system.