Library • African Human Rights CLA 2.0

ECW/CCJ/JUD/36/26: ADAMSAY KABIA & ANOR. V. REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Best Interest of the Child
Child Abuse/Exploitation
Child Marriage
Children in conflict with the law
Equality
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Country

Sierra Leone

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 25, 2026

Country Geolocation: Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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041/2019 - Paschal Ligoye Mashiku v. United Republic of Tanzania (Consolidated with Applications Nos. 039/2019 and 040/2019)

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Right to Dignity
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Life

Country

Tanzania

Year Decided: Jun 5, 2026

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment

Country Geolocation: Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E

AfCHPR Decision

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040/2019 - Mathew Jeremiah Daud v. United Republic of Tanzania

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Death Sentence
Detention Facilities/Conditions
Right to Dignity
Right to Life

Country

Tanzania

Year Decided: Jun 5, 2026

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment

Country Geolocation: Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E

AfCHPR Decision

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039/2019 - Chacha Jeremiah Murimi v. United Republic of Tanzania

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Death Sentence
Right to Dignity
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Life

Country

Tanzania

Year Decided: Jun 5, 2026

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment

Country Geolocation: Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E

AfCHPR Decision

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010/2019 - Idd Kiture v. United Republic of Tanzania

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Type of Document

Judgement

Country

Tanzania

Year Decided: Jun 5, 2026

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment

Country Geolocation: Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E

AfCHPR Decision

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Communication 836/24 – Landry Angelo Adelakoun, Romaric Zinsou, Miguele Houeto, Frejus Attindoglo, and Conaide Akouedénoudjé v. Republic of Benin

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Admissibility

Year Decided: Jun 3, 2026

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

None Indicated

Country Geolocation: Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E

ACHPR Decision

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Communication No.: 833/24 - Apôtre Joseph Kiiwa Nsenga v. Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Admissibility

Country

Democratic Republic of Congo

Year Decided: Jun 3, 2026

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

None Indicated

Country Geolocation: Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E

ACHPR Decision

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Communication No.: 655/17 - Les femmes de Lieke Lesole, parties civiles dans l'affaire Basele Lututula, alias Colonel Thom's et autres (represented by Action Contre l'Impunité pour les Droits Humains) v. Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Administration of Justice
Equality
Freedom from Discrimination
Women's Rights

Country

Democratic Republic of Congo

Year Decided: Jun 3, 2026

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
ACHPR 1: General Obligations
ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law

Country Geolocation: Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E

ACHPR Decision

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Communication No.: 688/18 Atemnkeng Richard (represented by Mbufor Fonju John Law Firm) v. Republic of Cameroon

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Admissibility

Country

Cameroon

Year Decided: Jun 3, 2026

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

None Indicated

Country Geolocation: Cameroon: 7° 22′ 11″ N, 12° 21′ 17″ E

ACHPR Decision

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Communication No.: 825/23 Jean Paul Belfis v. Republic of the Congo

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Admissibility

Country

Congo

Year Decided: Jun 3, 2026

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

None Indicated

Country Geolocation: Republic of the Congo: 0° 13′ 41″ S, 15° 49′ 40″ E

ACHPR Decision

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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

Year Decided: Jun 3, 2026

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

ACHPR Decision

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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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

ECOWAS Court

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