59. In the instant case, given that no violation has been established, the issue
of reparations does not arise. The Court, therefore, dismisses the
Applicant’s prayer for reparations.
IX.
COSTS
60. The Parties did not make any submissions on costs.
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61. The Court notes that Rule 32(2) of its Rules provides that “unless otherwise
decided by the Court, each party shall bear its own costs, if any.”
62.
X.
Consequently, the Court decides that each Party shall bear its own costs.
OPERATIVE PART
63. For these reasons,
THE COURT,
On Jurisdiction
Unanimously,
i.
Declares that it has jurisdiction;
On Admissibility
By a majority of seven (7) for, and three (3) against, Justices Ben KIOKO,
Tujilane R. CHIZUMILA and Dennis D. ADJEI, dissenting:
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