Côte d’Ivoire has officially inaugurated a major judicial facility in Abobo, a densely populated suburb in northern Abidjan, with an investment of over 16.6 billion CFA francs.
The Court of First Instance, launched on Monday, June 2, 2025, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, who described the event as a significant step toward enhancing access to justice for all citizens.
Construction of the court began in August 2008, with an initial timeline of one year. Spanning a 1.4-hectare site, the complex occupies approximately 4,484 square meters with modern infrastructure and equipment designed to improve judicial efficiency and ensure dignified conditions for legal proceedings.
He emphasized that the court reflects a broader commitment to strengthening institutions and maintaining social order and stability through accessible legal systems.
The new complex features 167 offices—114 for magistrates, nine for juvenile justice services, 36 for court clerks, five for legal professionals, two for police officers, and one for the judicial commissioner.
Additional facilities include six courtrooms, three archives, a computer lab, two infirmaries, two restaurants, a media library, a legal library, and eight holding cells.
Parking infrastructure includes two underground lots with a capacity of 47 vehicles each, one indoor lot for 93 cars, and an outdoor lot accommodating 96 vehicles.
Justice Minister Jean Sansan Kambilé praised the execution of the project by local contractors and announced that the new court will serve the areas of Abobo, Anyama, and Alépé. This latest addition brings the total number of operational Courts of First Instance in Côte d’Ivoire to 41.
