Morocco and Central African Republic Forge Judicial Cooperation
On March 26, 2026, a significant memorandum of understanding was signed between Abdellatif Ouahbi, the Minister of Justice of Morocco, and his counterpart, Djobai Abazini Arnaud, from the Central African Republic. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Justice in Rabat and aims to enhance cooperation in judicial administration. This partnership is part of the ongoing South-South cooperation initiative and illustrates Morocco's commitment to fostering African partnerships.
During the signing, Minister Ouahbi emphasized that this agreement symbolizes the deep-rooted relations between the two nations. He expressed a mutual intent to bolster a partnership founded on solidarity and integration. The agreement is poised to modernize judicial administration and digitize justice systems, which are essential pillars of this collaboration. Moreover, it addresses the pressing need to unite efforts against shared challenges, particularly organized crime.
Minister Abazini Arnaud commended the historical ties with Morocco, highlighting the nation’s leadership role in promoting the African development agenda within the African Union. He praised Morocco's humanitarian approach towards migration, particularly its efforts to protect migrants and combat human trafficking. This partnership is viewed as a successful model of effective African cooperation.
The memorandum aims to establish a comprehensive framework for knowledge exchange and development of judicial work mechanisms. It encompasses enhancing human resources capabilities and improving the governance of judicial facilities in line with international standards. The areas of collaboration include training programs for judges and legal professionals, sharing expertise in court management, and developing alternative justice mechanisms, such as mediation and arbitration. These efforts are expected to enhance judicial efficiency and expedite case resolutions.
Moreover, the agreement emphasizes the importance of improving access to justice for vulnerable groups, especially women and children. It outlines the exchange of expertise in judicial logistics and the implementation of Hague agreements, along with organizing joint visits and seminars. A coordination and monitoring mechanism will also be established to ensure the effective execution of cooperative programs.
The Moroccan Ministry of Justice reaffirmed that this agreement illustrates Morocco's dedication to enhancing its presence in Africa and sharing its expertise, thereby contributing to the establishment of the rule of law and fostering development and stability across the continent.
As reported by hespress.com.
