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001/2018 – Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) & Centre for Reproductive Rights (CRR) v. United Republic of Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Protection of Privacy
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Privacy
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Slavery and Human Trafficking
State Accused
  • Tanzania
Outcome
  • Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 1, 2022
Rights Violated (ACRWC Provisions)
  • ACRWC 1: Obligation of States Parties
  • ACRWC 10: Prohibition to subject child to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his privacy, family home or correspondence, or to attacks upon his honour or reputation, provided that parents or legal guardians have the right to exercise reasonable supervision over the conduct of their children
  • ACRWC 11: Education
  • ACRWC 14: Health and Health Services
  • ACRWC 16: Protection against child abuse and torture
  • ACRWC 21: Protection against Harmful Social and Cultural Practices
  • ACRWC 3: Every child is entitled to enjoyment of rights and freedoms in irrespective of race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or other status
  • ACRWC 4: In all actions concerning the child undertaken by any person or authority the best interests of the child shall be the primary consideration
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ACERWC Decision

Communication Number 604/16 Dr. Bushra Gamar Hussein Rahama v. Republic of Sudan

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Sudan
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Sudan: 12° 51′ 46″ N, 30° 13′ 3″ E
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication Number 577/15 Hassan Ishag Ahmed (represented by African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies and Others) v. Republic of the Sudan

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Sudan
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
  • ACHPR 9.2: Right to Express and Disseminate Opinions Within the law
Country Geolocation
Sudan: 12° 51′ 46″ N, 30° 13′ 3″ E
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 739/20 Nchankou Ndjindam (representing SARL METIS and the Estate of the late Madame Etouman Hélène Adèle) v. Republic of Cameroon

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Equality
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Cameroon
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Cameroon: 7° 22′ 11″ N, 12° 21′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 622/16 Aline Bahogwerhe v. Democratic Republic of the Congo (represented by TRIAL International)

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Dignity
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 18.1: Protection of the family
  • ACHPR 18.3: Protection of Rights of Women and Children
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 26 : Duty to Guarantee Independence of Courts
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 799/2022 – Busisiwe Mkhwebane (represented by Shadrack Tebeile) v. Republic of South Africa

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • South Africa
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
South Africa: 30° 33′ 34″ S, 22° 56′ 15″ E
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 763/21 - William Sipai and 13 Other Representatives of the Keekonyokie Clan of the Maasai People of Kitet v. Republic of Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 19: Right of All Peoples to Equality and Rights
  • ACHPR 22: Peoples' Right to Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ACHPR Decision

ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/26 - Gbenga David Yakubu v. ECOWAS Commission

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 18, 2026
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/32/25 - Homeland Study Group Foundation & 30 Others v. Republic of Ghana

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Self-Determination
Country
  • Ghana
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 16, 2026
Country Geolocation
Ghana: 7° 56′ 47″ N, 1° 1′ 23″ W
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/26 - Oyekunle Jide v. Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 22, 2026
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/04/26 -The Centre for Community Law v. The Authority of Heads of State & Government of ECOWAS & 13 Others

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Right to Property
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 18, 2026
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/35/26- Professor Diallo Abdoulaye v. ECOWAS Commission

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Type of Document
  • Joint Declaration of Judges
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jun 25, 2026
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/26 - Coulibaly Mamadou v. Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/36/26 - Adamsay Kabia & AdvocAid Limited v. Republic of Sierra Leone

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Child Abuse/Exploitation
  • Child Marriage
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 25, 2026
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/31/26 - Bello Galadanchi v. Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Right to Dignity
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jun 23, 2026
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/37/26 - Mouvement Ivoirien des Droits Humains (MIDH), Ligue Ivoirienne des Droits de l'Homme (LIDHO) & Fédération Internationale pour les Droits Humains (FIDH) v. Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jun 25, 2026
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/38/26 - Lacerda Yoann v. State of Cape Verde

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Health
Country
  • Cape Verde
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jun 25, 2026
Country Geolocation
Cape Verde: 16° 32′ 20″ N, 23° 2′ 30″ W
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/30/26 - Mary Omerere v. Republic of Ghana

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Citizenship/Nationality and Related Rights
  • Freedom of Movement
Country
  • Ghana
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 23, 2026
Country Geolocation
Ghana: 7° 56′ 47″ N, 1° 1′ 23″ W
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/34/26 - The Incorporated Trustees of the Socio-Economic Rights Accountability Project (SERAP) v. Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Education
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 24, 2026
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/32/26 - Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo v. Republic of Ghana

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Ghana
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 24, 2026
Country Geolocation
Ghana: 7° 56′ 47″ N, 1° 1′ 23″ W
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/26 - Oyekunle Jide v. Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Protection of Privacy
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Privacy
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 22, 2026
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date modified
Jul 21, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/22/26 - The Incorporated Trustees of Okpamakhin Community Initiative and seven others v Federal republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 18, 2026
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date modified
Jul 20, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/03/26 - Orikri Rhahor v. Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Death Sentence
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled admissible
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date modified
Jul 14, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/26 - The Incorporated Trustees of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) v. Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Information / Digital Rights
  • Right to Privacy
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
May 15, 2026
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date modified
Jul 14, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/27/26 - Société de Production et d’Exportation Banane Antilles (PACOBAN) v. Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 18, 2026
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date modified
Jul 14, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/26 - Kamana Piyabalo v. Togolese Republic

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 18, 2026
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date modified
Jul 14, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/26 - Mr. Ramaglia Guiseppe & Anor v. State of Côte d'Ivoire

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
May 18, 2026
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date modified
Jul 13, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/26 - Centre for Community Law v. Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 15, 2026
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date modified
Jul 13, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/26 - High Chief Ambrose Albert Owuru v. Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 15, 2026
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date modified
Jul 13, 2026
ECOWAS Court

Communication No.: 697/18 M. Kaptue Tagne Serges Bruces v. Republic of Cameroon

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Cameroon
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 26 : Duty to Guarantee Independence of Courts
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Cameroon: 7° 22′ 11″ N, 12° 21′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jul 10, 2026
ACHPR Decision

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