The ECOWAS-backed special criminal court in The Gambia: A triumph for regional complementarity?

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January 26, 2025 12:40 pmOn 15 December 2024, the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States , meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, approved the Statute of the “Special Tribunal for The Gambia,” a hybrid court with Gambian and international personnel, and a mandate to prosecute crimes against humanity, torture and other serious crimes committed during the Jammeh regime.

This court reflects the growing recognition of Africa’s capacity to develop and implement its own solutions to justice and accountability challenges. By complementing international efforts, such as those by the International Criminal Court , and addressing jurisdictional gaps in The Gambia’s domestic system, the court underscores the value of regional ownership.

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