| AFRICAN UNION | UNION AFRICAINE | |
|---|---|---|
| الاتحاد الأفريقي | UNIÃO AFRICANA | |
| African Commission on Human & Peoples' Rights | Commission Africaine des Droits de l'Homme & des Peuples | |
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**FINAL COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 71$^{st}$ ORDINARY SESSION OF THE
AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS**
**Virtual Session 21 April – 13 May 2022
- 1. The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) held its 71$^{st}$ Ordinary Session (the Session) virtually, from 21 April to 13 May 2022. The Session was held virtually due to the persistence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2. The Opening Ceremony and the substantive programs of the Session were presided over by Honourable Commissioner Remy Ngoy Lumbu, Chairperson of the Commission, with the assistance of Honourable Commissioner Maya Sahli-Fadel, Vice-Chairperson of the Commission.
- 3. His Excellency Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission, representing His Excellency Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the AUC, graced the Opening Ceremony of the Session as the guest of honour.
- 4. The following Members of the Commission participated in the Session:
- i. Honourable Commissioner Rémy Ngoy Lumbu, Chairperson;
- ii. Honourable Commissioner Maya Sahli-Fadel, Vice Chairperson;
- iii. Honourable Commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso;
- iv. Honourable Commissioner Hatem Essaïem;
- v. Honourable Commissioner Maria Teresa Manuela;
- vi. Honourable Commissioner Mudford Zachariah Mwandenga;
- vii. Honourable Commissioner Marie Louise Abomo;
- viii. Honourable Commissioner Janet Ramatoulie Sallah – Njie;
- ix. Honourable Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo; and
- x. Honourable Commissioner Idrissa Sow.