Holding For these reasons the African Commission, Finds the Republic of Benin in violation of Article 7.1.d of the African Charter; Requests the Republic of Benin to take appropriate measures to ensure that the Complainant's appeal is determined by the Court of Appeal as quickly as possible; and Urges the Republic of Benin to take the necessary steps to pay appropriate compensation for damages suffered by Mr Odjouoriby Cossi Paul due to the unduly prolonged proceedings in the processing of his case. 1 Communication 39/90 Annette Pagnoule (on behalf of Abdoulaye Mazou)/Cameroon. The victim had unsuccessfully initiated many proceedings both non-contentious and contentious. The [African] Commission felt then that local remedies had been exhausted. 3