The Governing Board of Pan African Alliance for Transparency and Rule of Law (Patrol-Africa), a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting transparency and the rule of law, has announced a change in leadership. Mr. Adama Dieng the founding President and Chairperson of the Board of the organization, has decided to step down from his position, after three years at the helm of the organization. He will remain an honorary Chairperson of the Board.
During Mr. Dieng’s tenure, Patrol-Africa has made significant strides in advancing its mission and advocating for accountability and integrity in governance. His dedication and leadership have been instrumental in the organization’s inauguration, growth and success. Mr. Dieng is a former UN Under Secretary General and Special Adviser on Genocide Prevention. He also served as Assistant Secretary General and Registrar of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), a Tribunal that was established through a UN Security Council Resolution to address the aftermath of the Genocide in Rwanda.
In light of Mr. Dieng’s decision to step down, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Ben Kioko as the new President of Patrol-Africa and Chairperson of the Board. Mr. Kioko has been a valued member of the board since its establishment and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. Mr. Kioko is a former Judge and Vice President at the African Court on Human & peoples’ Rights. He also served as The Legal Counsel and Director for the unified Central Legal services for the African Union, its organs and institutions. Judge Kioko is the recipient of the American Society of International Law (ASIL), Honorary Member Award for year 2024, which is conferred annually on an individual of American or other nationality who has rendered distinguished contributions or service in the field of international law.
The Board is confident that under Mr. Kioko’s leadership, Patrol – Africa will continue to thrive and make a positive impact in the fight for transparency and the rule of law in Africa and beyond.
“We are grateful for Mr. Dieng’s dedication and transformative leadership and wish him well in his future endeavours,” said Justice Mohamed Othman Chande, Board Member, of Patrol-Africa and the former Chief Justice of the United Republic of Tanzania. “We are excited to welcome Mr. Kioko as our new President and look forward to continue working with him closely, in support of the organization’s core mission, which include; promotion of transparency and upholding the rule of law”, noted Janet Sallah-Njie, Commissioner and current Vice Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Patrol -Africa is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability in all its activities and will continue to work towards a more transparent and just society under its new leadership.
For more information about Patrol – Africa and its mission, please visit the Organization’s Website.
Website: https://patrol-africa.org/
Email: info@patrol-africa.org
