Baghdad:The first president of the Ouagadougou Court of Appeal, Judge Adama Nana, has been elected as a member of the Permanent Independent Human Rights Commission (CIHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The election took place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Baghdad, Iraq, and Judge Nana will serve a three-year term.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the magistrate will represent the African group, which includes Burkina Faso, Benin, and Cameroon, on the commission. The CIHRC comprises 18 members, equally divided among the regions of Africa, Asia, and the Arab world.

During the election, nine members whose terms were set to expire at the end of 2026 were re-elected. This event occurred alongside the 52nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers and marks an enhanced role for Burkina Faso within the organization.

The Independent Standing Commission on Human Rights, established in 2011, is tasked with advising the OIC and promoting and protecting human rights across its member states.