39. The Court notes that the judgment dismissing the Applicant’s complaint was rendered at first instance which, in accordance with Article 162(2) of the Ivorian Code of Procedure, is subject to appeal.9 In the instant Application, the Applicant does not deny that he did not appeal and that in any case, there is no proof of such an appeal in the record. 40. In light of the foregoing, the Court finds that local remedies were not exhausted. 41. Having found that local remedies were not exhausted, and bearing in mind that the admissibility requirements are cumulative, the Court will not examine the last two admissibility requirements under Rule 50(2)(f) and (g) of the Rules. 42. Accordingly, the Court declares the Application inadmissible. VIII. COSTS 43. The Applicant made no claims for costs. *** 44. Pursuant to Rule 32(2) of the Rules, “unless otherwise decided by the Court, each party shall bear its own costs, if any.” 45. In the instant case, the Court decides that the Applicant shall bear his own costs. Under Article 162 al. 2 of the Ivorian Code of Procedure, “All decisions rendered at first instance, whether contested or by default, are subject to appeal”. 9 12