South Sudan’s Justice Diejo appointed to EAC court of justice

2026-03-08 - 11:57

The East African Community (EAC) has appointed South Sudanese justice Diejo Stephen Abraham as a judge of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ). The appointment was announced during the 25th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State of the EAC, held on Saturday in Arusha, Tanzania. Justice Diejo joins Judge Ann Amadi of Kenya and Judge Abdullahi Warsame of Somalia as part of the newly appointed judiciary. The court, a key institution of the EAC, is tasked with interpreting and enforcing the laws of the Community and ensuring member states comply with the Treaty Establishing the EAC. The East African Court of Justice plays a critical role in resolving legal disputes between member states and promoting the rule of law across the regional bloc. Justice Diejo’s appointment is expected to strengthen the court’s capacity to uphold legal accountability and regional integration.