The article “Fatshimetrie” exposes the flourishing judicial relationship between Egypt and Liberia, highlighting Cairo’s increased commitment to supporting Liberian state institutions, particularly the Supreme Constitutional Court. During a recent meeting between the Egyptian Ambassador to Monrovia, Ahmed Abdel Azim, and the Chief Justice of Liberia, Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh, discussions highlighted a desire for enhanced cooperation and exchange of experiences in the field of constitutional principles between the constitutional courts of the two countries.
Ambassador Abdel Azim stressed the importance of judicial and constitutional cooperation between African countries, highlighting the crucial role of African justice in protecting human rights and freedoms, as well as in building effective and independent judicial institutions. For her part, the Chief Justice of Liberia expressed her deep gratitude for Egypt’s support in strengthening the skills of Liberian officials, and expressed interest in the training opportunities offered by Egypt in the areas of administration and digitalization, with the aim of improving the skills of judges and court staff.
A particularly significant aspect of this collaboration is the organization by Egypt of the eighth high-level meeting of the Presidents of African Supreme Constitutional Courts, scheduled for January 27-28, 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen ties between judicial institutions in Africa and promote best practices in protecting fundamental rights and strengthening independent justice on the continent.
This judicial partnership between Egypt and Liberia reflects the growing importance of inter-African cooperation in the legal field, promoting the exchange of expertise and consolidating the foundations of fair and transparent justice. It also illustrates the commitment of both countries to promote democratic values and human rights by working together to strengthen the effectiveness and independence of their respective judicial institutions.