Tenkodogo:The Fada N'Gourma Court of Appeal is conducting a mobile court session in Tenkodogo from October 12 to 17, 2026, to hear 22 cases involving 53 defendants. This initiative is intended to bring justice closer to the community, expedite legal proceedings, and ensure the right to a fair trial, as explained by Deputy Prosecutor General Amidou Banhoro.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the session involves criminal cases previously judged at the High Court of Tenkodogo, where decisions were appealed. This session allows the Court of Appeal to review and rule on these appealed cases.

Deputy Attorney General Amidou Banhoro stated that holding the hearing in Tenkodogo is aimed at improving accessibility and speeding up the judicial process. He emphasized the importance of bringing judicial services closer to the population, which facilitates the examination of cases.

The Fada N'Gourma Court of Appeal serves as a second-instance court, with jurisdiction over High Courts in Tenkodogo, Koupla, Fada N'Gourma, Diapaga, and Bogand, as well as the Labour Court of Fada N'Gourma and juvenile courts. Decisions made by these courts can be appealed at the Court of Appeal, with further appeals going to the Court of Cassation in Ouagadougou if necessary.

Deputy Attorney General Banhoro highlighted the importance of a fair trial, noting that all parties have the right to legal representation. For those lacking resources, legal aid is available through the legal aid fund.

The cases being reviewed mainly involve offenses against persons, such as assault and battery, death threats, and offenses against property, including the deliberate destruction of property. Some cases pertain to public property offenses, like forgery and the use of forged documents.

Banhoro clarified that this session is a correctional hearing, not a criminal one, focusing on judging offenses and contraventions. This aligns with new regulations on criminal procedure and judicial organization. The session, scheduled to conclude on October 17, 2026, underscores the judicial institution's commitment to making justice more accessible while respecting legal rights and procedures.