Cape Verde Hosts Extraordinary Session of WCCJ Bureau

On September 2, 2026, Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, hosted an extraordinary session of the Bureau of the World Conference on Constitutional Justice (WCCJ). Presided over by Mr. Josè Pina-Delgado, President of the Constitutional Court of Cape Verde, the session focused on proposed amendments to the WCCJ Statute concerning the integration of new regional and linguistic groups into the Bureau.

Key Outcomes

The Bureau members adopted the proposed amendments by majority vote, paving the way for their submission to the next General Assembly of the WCCJ for consideration and adoption. This move aims to enhance the inclusivity and representativeness of the Bureau.

Significance

Hosting this session underscores Cape Verde's active role in international legal forums and its commitment to strengthening constitutional justice worldwide. The amendments reflect a progressive step towards accommodating diverse legal traditions within the WCCJ framework.