14. The Court further emphasizes its finding in the above cited Falana Ruling that an application filed against an entity other than a State Party to the Protocol falls outside its jurisdiction.2 15. In the instant case, the Application is filed against the AU and the AUC, which are not State Parties to the Protocol. 16. In view of the above, the Court finds that it manifestly lacks jurisdiction to consider the Application. V. OPERATIVE PART 17. For these reasons: THE COURT, Unanimously, Holds that it manifestly lacks jurisdiction to consider the Application. Signed: Iman D ABOUD, President; Modibo SACKO, Vice President; Rafaâ BEN ACHOUR, Judge; Suzanne MENGUE, Judge; 2 Falana v. African Union, supra, § 73. 5