Library • African Human Rights CLA 2.0

Kolawole O.A. Koiki v Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Admissibility
Human Rights Violations
IHRDA
Jurisdiction
Reasonable Period of Time
Reparations / Remedies
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Nov 17, 2025

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/40/25 Forum Against Harmful Practices and Others v. Republic of Sierra Leone

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Complicity in Crime
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Due Diligence
Harmful Traditional Practices
Investigation
Personal security
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Regional Human Rights Laws
Right to Dignity
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Sierra Leone

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 8, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/25 GBENGA DAVID YAKUBU v. ECOWAS COMMISSION

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Type of Document

Ruling

Keywords

Dismissed Without Notice
Due Diligence
Implementation of Decisions
Jurisdiction
Non Compliance
Parties to a Suit
Right to Work
Workers' Rights

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 7, 2025

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/39/25 La Ligue Togolaise des Droits de l’Homme and Seven (07) Others v. Togo

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Movement
Human Rights Violations
Militia operations / Armed conflicts
Right to Physical and Moral Integrity

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 7, 2025

Country Geolocation: Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/36/25 Togo v. Adam Latif & 13 Others

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Abuse of Power
Admissibility
Extension of Time
Human Rights Violations
Implementation of Decisions
Jurisdiction
Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms
Revision of Judgment
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Togo

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Jul 3, 2025

Country Geolocation: Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/37/25 Amadou Bailo Diallo v. The Republic of Guinea

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Keywords

Admissibility
Damages and Compensation
Human Rights Violations
Jurisdiction
Police Brutality and Offences
Public Protest
Right to Life
Right to Physical and Moral Integrity
Serious and Massive Violation of Human Rights
Use of force

Country

Guinea

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 3, 2025

Country Geolocation: Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/35/25 Eliam Monsedjoueni Potey v. Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Human Rights Violations
Right to Practice a Profession

Country

Côte d'Ivoire

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: Jul 2, 2025

Country Geolocation: Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Comoros: 11° 38′ 44″ S, 43° 19′ 60″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/34/25 Khalifa Ababacar Sall and Others v. Senegal

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Abuse of Presidential Powers
Civil and Political Rights
Constitutional Law
Democracy
Elections / Referendums
Non Compliance
Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: May 16, 2025

Country Geolocation: Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/33/25 Kabinet SYLLA v. State of Guinea

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Damages and Compensation
Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
Human Rights Violations
Personal Liberty
Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms
Reasonable Period of Time
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Guinea

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 16, 2025

Country Geolocation: Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/30/25 L'Agence Conseil en Communication et Évènementiel (INTERPUB) v. Guinea

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Competence of the Court
Dismissed Without Notice
Jurisdiction
Non Compliance
Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms

Country

Guinea

Outcome: ECOWAS Court declares itself incompetent

Year Decided: May 15, 2025

Country Geolocation: Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W

ECOWAS Court

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MOSES ABIODUN V FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Admissibility
Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Armed Robbery Allegations
Civil and Political Rights
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Detention Facilities/Conditions
Freedom of Movement
Human Rights Violations
IHRDA
Jurisdiction
Personal Liberty
Police Brutality and Offences
Reasonable Period of Time
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 15, 2025

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/25- Lawyers Alert Initiative for Protecting the Rights of Children, Women and the Indigent v. Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Freedom from Discrimination
Human Rights Violations
Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
Jurisdiction
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Women's Rights

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: May 14, 2025

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/25 L'Association des Utilisateurs des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication & Monsieur Ndiaga Gueye v. Senegal

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Keywords

Admissibility
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Human Rights Violations
Internet Shutdown
Jurisdiction
Regional Judicial Bodies
Right to Information
Right to Work
Telecommunications Regulation

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 14, 2025

Country Geolocation: Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/25 - The Incorporated Trustees of Prince & Princess Charles Offokoja Foundation & Anor. v Nigeria

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Type of Document

Ruling

Keywords

Admissibility
Competence of the Court
Human Rights Violations
Parties to a Suit
Reasonable Period of Time
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: May 13, 2025

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/25 - Mariame Kone-Toure v. ECOWAS Commission

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Administration of Justice
Admissibility
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Jurisdiction
Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Practice a Profession
Right to Work

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 13, 2025

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/27/25 Nura Aliyu V. Benin

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Admissibility
Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Damages and Compensation
Human Rights Violations
Jurisdiction
Police Brutality and Offences
Right to Dignity
Right to Property
Torture and Ill Treatment

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 13, 2025

Country Geolocation: Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/25 -Solomon Ekolama & Anor. v. Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Admissibility
Civil and Political Rights
Competence of the Court
Damages and Compensation
Domestic/National Laws
Equality Before the Law
Human Rights Violations
Intellectual Property
Jurisdiction
Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms
Right to Information / Digital Rights
Right to Property
State Internal Security
Theft

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: May 12, 2025

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/22/25 Lat Diop v. Senegal

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Abuse of Power
Admissibility
Arbitrary Restriction
Damages and Compensation
Freedom of Movement
Human Rights Violations
Jurisdiction
State Internal Security

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 9, 2025

Country Geolocation: Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/25 - Charles Nii Armah Mensah v. Republic of Ghana and Gaming Commission

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Type of Document

Decision
Judgement

Keywords

Abuse of Presidential Powers
Civil and Political Rights
Due Diligence
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Implementation of Decisions
Jurisdiction
Personal Liberty

Country

Ghana

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: May 8, 2025

Country Geolocation: Ghana: 7° 56′ 47″ N, 1° 1′ 23″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/25 -Kabirou Mbodje vs. the Republic of Senegal

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Administration of Justice
Damages and Compensation
Jurisdiction
res judicata
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 12, 2025

Country Geolocation: Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/25 - Incorporated Trustees of Expression Now Human Rights Initiative v. Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Death Sentence
Domestic/National Laws
Extra-Judicial Killings
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Movement
Freedom of Opinion
Freedom of Religion
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Information
Right to Life

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 9, 2025

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/25 Incorporated Trustees of Expression Now Human Rights Initiative v. Federal Republic of Nigeria – ECOWAS Court Judgment on Blasphemy Laws and Human Rights

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Admissibility
Death Sentence
Due Diligence
Extra-Judicial Killings
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Religion
Human Rights Violations
Jurisdiction
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Life
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 9, 2025

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/25 JEAN PIERRE FABRE c. TOGOLAISE

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Due Diligence
False Imprisonment
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Religion
Human Rights Violations
Impunity
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Police Brutality and Offences
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Fair Trial
State Internal Security

Country

Togo

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 9, 2025

Country Geolocation: Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/25 Gbela Guelalo and 3 Others v. Côte d'Ivoire

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Amnesty
Competence of the Court
Damages and Compensation
Human Rights Violations
Investigation
Jurisdiction
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Health
Right to Physical and Moral Integrity

Country

Côte d'Ivoire

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 8, 2025

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/25 - Lacerda Yoann v. Republic of Cabo Verde

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Admissibility
Damages and Compensation
Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Exhaustion of Local Remedies
Human Rights Violations
Jurisdiction
Right to Health

Country

Cape Verde

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 7, 2025

Country Geolocation: Cape Verde: 16° 32′ 20″ N, 23° 2′ 30″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/25 Dorothy Bebe V. Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Admissibility
Freedom from Discrimination
Human Rights Violations
Jurisdiction
Maputo Protocol
Rape
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Health
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Safe Medical Abortion
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Women's Rights

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 4, 2025

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/25 - Satta Lamin Banya v. Sierra Leone

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Freedom from Discrimination
Rape
Right to Dignity
Right to Fair Trial
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Sexual Offences
Women's Rights

Country

Sierra Leone

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 20, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/25 - Mrs. Afanvi Akuyo v. Togo

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Fraud
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Police Brutality and Offences
Protection of Privacy
Right to Dignity
Right to Privacy
Women in prison

Country

Togo

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 17, 2025

Country Geolocation: Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/25 - Abdourahamane Sanoh & 8 Ors v. Guinea

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Damages and Compensation
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Opinion
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Public Protest
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Privacy

Country

Guinea

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 17, 2025

Country Geolocation: Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/25 - Incorporated Trustees of Prince & Princess Charles Offokaja Foundation & Anor v. Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Equality
Freedom from Discrimination

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: Mar 17, 2025

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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