Souhaïlatou Touré Idrissou appointed Prosecutor of Abomey-Calavi

Magistrate Souhaïlatou Touré Idrissou has officially assumed her duties as the Prosecutor of the Republic at the Court of First Instance in Abomey-Calavi. Her installation took place on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Idrissou brings extensive experience to the role, having served within the same jurisdiction since 2020. Her progression at the Abomey-Calavi prosecutor's office included roles as third substitute prosecutor (2020–2022), second substitute prosecutor (2022–2024), and first substitute prosecutor (2024–2026).

Her academic background is marked by several distinctions. She was the top of her class at the École Nationale d’Administration et de Magistrature (ENAM) in diplomacy and international relations, and later served as vice-major of her class in the special cycle of the magistracy. Additionally, she earned a research master's degree in maritime and oceanic activity law and security from the University of Nantes in France, where she also ranked first in her class.