• Ivory Coast increased the number of courts connected to its e-justice platform to 28.
• Authorities aim to standardize service speed and security across all jurisdictions.
• The government targets full nationwide judicial digitization through phased expansion.

Ivory Coast expanded its digital justice system by connecting 16 additional jurisdictions to its e-justice platform. The government launched the platform in January 2025 to simplify access to legal services for citizens. Authorities now plan to extend access to additional regions before achieving nationwide coverage. This new phase brings the total number of connected courts to 28, according to a statement published on Monday, April 20, on the official government portal.

Justice Minister Sansan Kambilé stated that the system aims to ensure uniform service delivery across all courts.

“The litigant must benefit from the same level of speed and security, regardless of the court seized. [...] We will continue to expand it with method, rigor and consistency, until full coverage of all jurisdictions in the country,” he said. He added: “Through this project, we ultimately aim to achieve the full dematerialization of the issuance of judicial documents and procedures.”

The e-justice platform allows users to complete administrative procedures online. Users can request official documents such as criminal records or nationality certificates.

The integration of new jurisdictions expands service coverage and improves access to justice. The system particularly benefits citizens living outside major urban centers.

The rollout includes the gradual installation of IT infrastructure in courts and the interconnection of judicial services. Legal professionals report that digital procedures reduce administrative workload, limit errors linked to manual processing, and accelerate case handling.

The government aligns this initiative with its broader public sector digital transformation strategy. Authorities now position the justice system as a key lever to improve interactions between citizens and the administration.

The newly connected jurisdictions include 14 courts of first instance: Bingerville, Abengourou, Bondoukou, Bouna, Toumodi, Dimbokro, Bongouanou, Odienné, Bouaflé, Séguéla, Touba, M'Bahiakro, Daloa and Man. Authorities also connected the court sections of Katiola and Boundiali.

This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum