Morocco and the Central African Republic Sign Agreement to Enhance Judicial Administration and Legal Cooperation
Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi and his Central African counterpart, Djoubay Abazeni Arnaud, signed a bilateral agreement aimed at developing judicial administration, reflecting a growing trend to strengthen African partnerships and exchange expertise in the field of justice.
The agreement, signed at the Ministry of Justice in Rabat, seeks to establish a practical framework for cooperation that includes modernizing judicial facilities and exchanging experiences in court management, as well as supporting training for judges and legal and administrative staff. It prioritizes improving governance in the sector and accelerating the handling of cases by adopting modern mechanisms, including mediation and arbitration.
During this meeting, Ouahbi emphasized that developing the judicial system, particularly its digital aspect, has become a strategic choice. He highlighted the importance of coordinating efforts to address cross-border challenges, foremost among them organized crime. In contrast, the African minister noted that this partnership reflects an advanced level of cooperation between the two countries, commending Morocco’s experience in reforming the justice sector and its commitment to supporting the continent’s issues.
The cooperation extends to various areas, including organizing training sessions and field visits, exchanging experiences in financial and administrative management of courts, as well as developing judicial services aimed at vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. The agreement also stipulates the establishment of a joint mechanism for monitoring and coordination to ensure the effective implementation of cooperation programs.
This agreement comes in the context of Morocco’s efforts to expand its presence on the African continent by sharing its institutional expertise and supporting efforts to establish more efficient judicial systems, thereby enhancing stability and contributing to development pathways in the region.
