Search Tips
sorted by
Cards viewTable viewMap view
300 shown of 1458 entities

ECW/CCJ/JUD/44/24 - Oluwatimilehin Adebayo v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/47/23
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 3, 2024
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/51/21
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/31/18 Festus A.O. Ogwuche & Crownfield Solicitors v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/10/I5
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
Country
  • Nigeria
Year Decided
Mar 31, 2015
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/15 Association des travailleurs partants volontaires à la retraite (ATVR) v Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/25/12 & ECW/CCJ/APP/02/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jun 30, 2015
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/43/23
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

ECW/CCJ/APP/01/04 - Chief Frank Ukor v. Rachad Laleye and Alinnor

Preview
ECCJ App no.
APP/01/04
Type of Document
  • Decision
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 27, 2005
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
CW/CCJ/APP/06/22
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

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
CW/CCJ/APP/16/24
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/24 - Suleiman Muhammad Hussaini v. ECOWAS Commission

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CC/APP/22/19/REV
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Mismanagement of Public Resources
  • Review
  • Revision of Judgment
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 30, 2024
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/11 Sidi Amar Ibrahim & Ors v Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ /APP/12/09
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Transitional Justice
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 8, 2011
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/15 - 167 Ex- agents of Société Nigérienne des Produits Pétroliers (SONIDEP) v. Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ /APP/16/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jun 30, 2015
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/15 George Constant Amoussou v Republic of Benin (Decision on Interpretation of Judgment)

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP /07/12/ INT
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms
Country
  • Benin
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 23, 2015
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/15 - Georges Constant Amoussou v. Benin

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP /07/12/ INT
Type of Document
  • Interpretation of Ruling/Judgment
Keywords
  • Interpretation of Judgement
Country
  • Benin
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Apr 23, 2015
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/10 - Nigeria & 3 Ors v. Djot Bayi Talbia & 14 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/.../...
Type of Document
  • Judgement
  • Revised Judgement
Keywords
  • Review
  • Revision of Judgment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 3, 2010
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/04 - Mr Olajide Afolabi v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/03
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Jurisdiction
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Struck Out
Year Decided
Apr 27, 2004
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/04 Afolabi Oladjide v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/03
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Jurisdiction
  • Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms
  • Regional Judicial Bodies
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Struck Out
Year Decided
Apr 27, 2004
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/05 - Chief Frank Ukor v. Rachad Laleye

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/04
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Freedom of Movement
Country
  • Non-State Actor
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 27, 2005
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/05-Exc. Secretary ECOWAS v. Mrs. Tokunbo L.Oyemade & Others

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/05
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 10, 2005
ECOWAS Court

JUD/ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/05 Tokumbo L. Oyemade v. ECOWAS Executive Secretary & 2 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/05
Type of Document
  • Dissenting Opinion
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Outcome Inconclusive
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/05 - Mrs.Tokunbo L. Oyemade v. Executive Secretary of ECOWAS & 2 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/05
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Dismissed Without Notice
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Non-State Actor
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 10, 2005
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/07 - Alhaji Hammani Tidjani v. Nigeria & 4 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/06
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Theft
Country
  • Benin
  • Mali
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jun 28, 2007
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/08 - Qudus Gbolahan Folami & Piyahara Diamoutene v. ECOWAS Parliament & Anor

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/07
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 28, 2008
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUG/04/09 - Amouzou Henri & 5 Ors v. Côte d’Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/09
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Corruption
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Fraud
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 17, 2009
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/12 Barthelemy Toye Dias v. Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/12
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Constitutional Amendment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Struck Out
Year Decided
Mar 23, 2012
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/16 Kagbara Bassabi & Babale Philomène v Togo & 2 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Struck Out
Year Decided
Feb 16, 2016
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/16 - Konso Kokou Parounam v Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Military Offences
  • Personal Liberty
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 16, 2016
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/15 Rose Mabtomom Ako c. West African Monetary Agency & 5 ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/14/SUPP
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Internal Displacement
  • Revision of Judgment
  • Right to Privacy
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Dec 2, 2015
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/16 Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (RTD) v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Personal Liberty
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Protection of Privacy
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Privacy
  • Right to Property
  • State Internal Security
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 4, 2016
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/18 Khalifa Ababacar SALL & 5 Ors v. Sénégal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Corruption
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Fraud
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Mismanagement of Public Resources
  • Participation in Government
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 29, 2018
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/22/20 Lays Catherine Josephine Claire Ghislaine v Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/19
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Extradition
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Dignity
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 26, 2020
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/21 - Kodjo Alain Victor Claude v. Côte d'Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/21
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Fraud
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Reparations / Remedies
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 26, 2021
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/04/16 - Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (Rtd) v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/01/2016
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Competence of the Court
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Jurisdiction
  • Personal Liberty
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Protection of Privacy
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Privacy
  • Right to Property
  • State Internal Security
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled admissible
Year Decided
Apr 11, 2016
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/05 - Hon. Dr Jerry Ugokwe v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/02/05
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Oct 7, 2005
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/05 Jerry Ugokwe v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/02/05
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Oct 7, 2005
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/08 - Mrs. Tokunbo L. Oyemade v. ECOWAS Council of Ministers & 4 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/02/07
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Jun 4, 2008
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/09 - National Co-ordinating Group of Departmental Representatives of the Cocoa-Coffee Sector (CNDD) v. Côte d'Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/02/09
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 17, 2009
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/ CCJ/ADD/05/16/REV - L’Association des travailleurs partants volontaires à la retraite (ATVR) v. Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/02/13/REV
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Revision of Judgment
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Apr 21, 2016
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/16 The Incorporated Trustees of Fiscal and Civic Right Enlightenment Foundation v. Nigeria et al.

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/02/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Insurrection
  • Military Offences
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Terrorism
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 7, 2016
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/16 AMETEPE Koffi v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/02/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Investigation
  • Military Offences
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Health
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 20, 2016
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/18 Alaza Y. Pawimondom v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/02/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Work
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Feb 19, 2018
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/02/25
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
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/14 Private Alimu Akeem v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/03/09
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Personal Liberty
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • State Internal Security
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jan 28, 2014
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/15 Rencontre Africaine pour la Défense des Droits de l’Homme (RADDHO) v. Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/03/12
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Participation in Government
  • Peace and Security
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Life
  • State Internal Security
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Struck Out
Year Decided
Dec 20, 2015
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/27/15 Farouk Choukeir & Anor v Cote d'Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/03/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Dec 1, 2015
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUG/19/16 Djibril Yipéné Bassolé v Burkina Faso

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/03/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Competence of the Court
  • Insurrection
  • Military Tribunals
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
  • State Internal Security
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 1, 2016
Country Geolocation
Burkina Faso: 12° 14′ 18″ N, 1° 33′ 42″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/16 Djibril Yipéné BASSOLE v. Burkina Faso

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/03/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
  • Insurrection
  • Military Tribunals
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Protection of Privacy
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Privacy
  • Right to Property
  • State Internal Security
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 1, 2016
Country Geolocation
Burkina Faso: 12° 14′ 18″ N, 1° 33′ 42″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/21 - Dedjo Komla Sena v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/03/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Work
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 9, 2021
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/18 - Gabriel Inyang & Linus Iyeme v Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/03/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • False Imprisonment
  • Military Tribunals
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 29, 2018
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/40/24 - Ramaglia Guiseppe & Vicenzo Giuliano v. Côte d'Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/03/22
Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
  • Trafficking / Use of contraband
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 21, 2024
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/03/22
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/41/24 - Shalimar Abbuisi v. Ghana

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/03/24
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Ghana
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 22, 2024
Country Geolocation
Ghana: 7° 56′ 47″ N, 1° 1′ 23″ W
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/03/25
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
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/07 Chief Frank C. Ukor v. Rachad Laleye and Benin

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/04/05
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Fraud
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Benin
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Nov 2, 2007
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/07 - Chief Frank Ukor v. Mr Rachad Laleye & Benin

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/04/05
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Jurisdiction
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Benin
  • Non-State Actor
Outcome
Struck Out
Year Decided
Nov 2, 2007
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/08 - Chief Ebrimah Manneh v. Gambia

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/04/07
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Gambia
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 5, 2008
Rights Violated (ECOWAS Treaty)
  • ECOWAS 4g: Recognition, promotion and protection of human and peoples' rights
Country Geolocation
Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/15 Aabia Azali & Anor v Republic of Benin

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/04/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Child Abuse/Exploitation
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Benin
Year Decided
Apr 23, 2015
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUG/09/17 Idrissa Sidiki MAIGA v Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/04/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Death of party in a case
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
File Closed
Year Decided
Oct 16, 2017
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/22 - Mado Fidégnon Frédéric v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/04/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Jurisdiction
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Work
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Rejected at Seizure Stage
Year Decided
Mar 30, 2022
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/05/19 - Khalifa Ababakar Sall v. Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/04/19
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Participation in Government
  • Provisional/interim measures
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 8, 2019
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/04/25
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/15 Hope Democratic Party & Alhaji Haruna Yahaya Shaba v Nigeria & 5 Others

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/04/2015
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Dignity
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
  • State Agent
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Oct 14, 2015
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/07 - Prof. Etim Moses Essien v. Gambia & Anor

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/05/05
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Gambia
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Oct 29, 2007
Country Geolocation
Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/07 Etim Moses Essien v Republic of Gambia & anor

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/05/05
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Gambia
Year Decided
Oct 29, 2007
Country Geolocation
Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/APP/05/06 - Moussa Leo Keita v. Republic of Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/05/06
Type of Document
  • Decision
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Mar 22, 2007
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/07 Moussa Léo Kéita v. Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/05/06
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Mar 22, 2007
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/08 Odafe Oserada v. Council of Ministers & 2 ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/05/07
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
May 16, 2008
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/11 Ocean King NIG LTD v. Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/05/08
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Senegal
Year Decided
Jul 8, 2011
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/12 - Sikiru Alade v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/05/11
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 11, 2012
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/22/15 Mamadou Baba Diawara v Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/05/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Corruption
  • Mismanagement of Public Resources
  • Personal Liberty
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 23, 2015
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/18 - Agbetognon Koffi v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/05/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Personal Liberty
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 17, 2018
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/05/22
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

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/05/25
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/07 - Alice R. chukwudolue & 7 Ors v. Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/06/06
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Senegal
Year Decided
Nov 22, 2007
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/17 Vincent Agu & Ors v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/06/12
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Military Offences
  • Transitional Justice
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Amicable Settlement
Year Decided
Oct 30, 2017
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/21 - Pastor Ekpemsidem Dan Ekpemsidem & 6,499 Ors v. Vincent Agu & Ors and Nigeria & 5 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/06/12/TP.3
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 25, 2021
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/25/15 Hans Capehart Williams SR & Mardia Paykue Williams v Liberia, Ghana & 3 Others

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/06/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Ghana
  • Liberia
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 30, 2015
Country Geolocation
Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/16 - Général Amadou Haya Sanogo, Capitaine Amassongo Dolo, Christophe Dembélé et al v. Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/06/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Insurrection
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Transitional Justice
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 17, 2016
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/16/RECTIF - General Amadou Haya Sanogo et al v. Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/06/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
  • Revised Judgement
Keywords
  • Review
  • Revision of Judgment
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 17, 2016
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/19 Justice Joseph Wowo v. Gambia

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/06/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Corruption
  • Equality
  • Fraud
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Gambia
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 27, 2019
Country Geolocation
Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/06/24
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/10 - Hissein Habre v. Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/07/08
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 18, 2010
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/11 Centre for Democracy and Development & Center for Defence of Human Rights and Democracy v Mamadou Tandja & Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/07/09
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Constitutional Amendment
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 9, 2011
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/12 Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) v The Republic of Ghana

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/07/10
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Right to Self-Determination
Country
  • Ghana
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Jul 6, 2012
Country Geolocation
Ghana: 7° 56′ 47″ N, 1° 1′ 23″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUG/09/12 Valentine Ayika v. Liberia

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/07/11
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Fraud
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Investigation
  • Money Laundering
  • Right to Property
  • Trafficking / Use of contraband
Country
  • Liberia
Year Decided
Jun 8, 2012
Country Geolocation
Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/18 - Hembadoon Chia & Others v Nigeria & Others

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/07/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Investigation
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Life
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/23 - Centre for Accountability and the Rule of Law & 2 Ors v. Sierra Leone

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/07/18
Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • IHRDA
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 8, 2023
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/ 02/20 - Ansoumana Dione v. Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/07/19
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Participation in Government
  • Provisional/interim measures
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jan 30, 2020
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/22 - Jean-Pierre Fabre v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/07/20
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Mar 22, 2022
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/08 Hadijatou Mani Koraou v. Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/08/07
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Child Abuse/Exploitation
  • Child Marriage
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
  • Personal Liberty
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
  • Sexual Offences
  • Slavery and Human Trafficking
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 27, 2008
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/08 - Hadijatou Mani Koraou v. Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/08/08
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Rape
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Sexual Offences
  • Slavery and Human Trafficking
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 27, 2008
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/11 Petrostar (Nigeria) Limited v Blackberry Nigeria Limited & Anor.

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/08/08
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 8, 2011
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/APP/08/08 - SERAP v. Nigeria & Universal Basic Education Commission

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/08/08
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Education
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Jurisdiction
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Education
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 27, 2009
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/12 SERAP v Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/08/09
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Mismanagement of Public Resources
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 14, 2012
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/APP/07/10 - SERAP v. Nigeria & Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/08/09
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Adequate Standard of Living
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 14, 2012
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/12 Mme Aziablevi Yovo & 31 Ors v. Societe Togo Telecom & Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/08/11
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Death of party in a case
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jan 31, 2012
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/ADD/02/16 Alhaji Dr. Man M. Man M. B. Joof v. President of ECOWAS Commission & ECOWAS Commission

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/08/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Mar 9, 2016
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/18 - Financial Investment & Development Corporation (FIDC) v Liberia

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/08/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Liberia
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jul 4, 2018
Country Geolocation
Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/46/23 - Adou Kouame & 14 Ors v. Côte d'Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/08/21
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Family
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 30, 2023
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/08/23
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/11 Bakary Sarre & 28 Ors v Ministry of Justice of Mali & Republic of Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/09/09
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Mar 17, 2011
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUG/08/11 Cheikh Abdoulaye Mbengue v. Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/09/09
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Fraud
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 7, 2011
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/16 Khadijatu Bangura & 19 Ors v Sierra Leone & 2 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/09/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Liquidation of Company
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Struck Out
Year Decided
May 19, 2016
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/18 Festus A.O. Ogwuche ESQ v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/09/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 13, 2018
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/20 Société BEDIR SARL v. Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/09/17
Keywords
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 1, 2020
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/21 - Hamma Hiya & Anor v. Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/09/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extension of Time
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Ruled admissible
Year Decided
Mar 9, 2021
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/22 - Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project v Nigeria (SERAP) v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/09/19
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Right to Information
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 25, 2022
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/45/23 - Adam Latif & 14 Ors v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/09/22
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Personal Liberty
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 30, 2023
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/09/22/OPP
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

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/09/24
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

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/09/24
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

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/09/25
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/09 Djot Bayi & 14 Others v. Nigeria & 4 Others

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/10/06
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Nigeria
  • State Agent
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jan 28, 2009
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/09 - Djot bayi Talbia & 14 Ors v. Nigeria & 3 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/10/06
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Right to Property
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jan 28, 2009
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/12 Femi Falana & Anor v Benin & 2 Others

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/10/07
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Fraud
  • Freedom of Movement
Country
  • Benin
  • Nigeria
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 24, 2012
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/14 SERAP & 10 Ors v. Nigeria & 4 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/10/10
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Complicity in Crime
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Forced Eviction
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Internal Displacement
  • Investigation
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Massive Human Rights Violations
  • Military Offences
  • Participation in Government
  • Personal security
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Use of force
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 10, 2014
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/10/12 - Haruna Warkani & Anor, Joshua Iyamu & Anor v. President of ECOWAS Commission & ECOWAS Commission

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/10/11, ECW/CCJ/APP/11/11
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Amicable Settlement
Year Decided
Oct 9, 2012
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/14 Boureima Sidi Cissé v. Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/10/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Peace and Security
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 12, 2014
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/17 La Société Anonyme Maseda Industrie SA v Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/10/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jan 24, 2017
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/ CCJ/JUD/07/21 - Miles Investments (SL) LTD & Anor v. Sierra Leone

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/10/19
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Jurisdiction
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Ruled admissible
Year Decided
Jul 8, 2021
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/25 - Ibrahim Cherif Bah & 4 Ors v. Guinea

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/10/21
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 14, 2025
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/23 - Woamede Tetevi Kokou & Or v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/10/22
Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Forced Eviction
  • IHRDA
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Mar 13, 2023
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/10 Musa Saidykhan v The Gambia

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/11/07
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Gambia
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 16, 2010
Rights Violated (ECOWAS Treaty)
  • ECOWAS 4: Fundamental Principles
Country Geolocation
Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/O7/12 - Oluwatosin Rinu Adewole v President of ECOWAS Commission & 3 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/11/10
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
May 16, 2012
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/05/13 - Hissein Habré v. Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/11/13
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Competence of the Court
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Personal Liberty
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Protection of Privacy
  • Refugees / Asylum Seekers
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Privacy
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Nov 5, 2013
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/07/16 - Placid Ihekwoaba & Ors v. Nigeria & Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/11/14
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Peace and Security
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Work
  • Transitional Justice
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
File Closed
Year Decided
May 4, 2016
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/18 - Engr. Raymond Oguche & Others v Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/11/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Inter-Tribal Disputes
  • Internal Displacement
  • Land Rights
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to an Identity
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Self-Determination
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jul 4, 2018
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/19 - Rev. Fr. Solomon Mfa & 11 Ors v. Nigeria & 5 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/11/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Insurrection
  • Inter-Tribal Disputes
  • Investigation
  • Massive Human Rights Violations
  • Militia operations / Armed conflicts
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Peace and Security
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • State Internal Security
  • Terrorism
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 26, 2019
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/02/21 - Djegui Djanka & 102 Ors v. Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/11/17
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Provisional/interim measures
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 30, 2021
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/19 - Taakor Tropical Harwood Company LTD v. Sierra Leone

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/11/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jan 24, 2019
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/10 Registered Trustees of the Socio-Economic and Accountability Project (SERAP) v Nigeria & anor

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/12/07
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Education
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Mismanagement of Public Resources
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 30, 2010
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/12 Madame Amengavi Isabelle Manavi v Republic of Togo (Application for Revision)

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/12/10
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 13, 2012
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/11 Ameganvi Manavi Isabelle & 8 others v Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/12/10
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 7, 2011
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/11-Madame Ameganvi Isabelle Manavi & 8 Ors v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/12/10
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 7, 2011
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/12 Sa'Adatu Umar v Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/12/11
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Personal Liberty
  • res judicata
  • Right to Life
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Dec 14, 2012
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/5/16 Malachi Z. York v Liberia

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/12/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Personal Liberty
  • Sexual Offences
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 18, 2016
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/16 Dr Malachi Z. York v. Liberia

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/12/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Sexual Offences
Country
  • Liberia
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Apr 18, 2016
Country Geolocation
Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/16 AZIAGBEDE Kokou & 33 Ors, TOMEKPE Abra Lanou & 29 Ors, & ATSOU Komlavi & 4 Ors v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/12/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Massive Human Rights Violations
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Struck Out
Year Decided
Dec 6, 2016
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/18 - Nazare Gomes de Pina v. Guinea Bissau

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/12/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Impunity
  • Investigation
  • Military Offences
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Transitional Justice
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Guinea Bissau
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 24, 2018
Country Geolocation
Guinea-Bissau: 11° 48′ 13″ N, 15° 10′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/19 Salifo Sawadogo v Burkina Faso

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/12/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Insurrection
  • Military Tribunals
  • State Internal Security
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Sep 26, 2019
Country Geolocation
Burkina Faso: 12° 14′ 18″ N, 1° 33′ 42″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/22 - Ms. Rose Breivogel & Ors v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/12/19
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Investigation
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 21, 2022
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/12/24
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/11- El Hadj Tidjani Aboubacar v Central Bank of West African States & Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/13/08
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Mismanagement of Public Resources
  • Right to Property
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
  • Niger
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Feb 8, 2011
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/12/12 - Aliyu Tasheku v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/13/11
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Personal Liberty
  • res judicata
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jun 12, 2012
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/22/18 - Chief Damian Onwuham (Alabake) & 22 others vs Federal Republic of Nigeria and Imo State Government.

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/13/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Investigation
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 3, 2018
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/22 - Mrs. Helen Joshua v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/13/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 15, 2022
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/31/21 - Sonon Fidèle v. Benin

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/13/19
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Association
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Benin
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Oct 20, 2021
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/12 Badini Salfo v. Burkina Faso

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/14/10
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Complicity in Crime
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Privacy
  • State Internal Security
  • Theft
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 31, 2012
Country Geolocation
Burkina Faso: 12° 14′ 18″ N, 1° 33′ 42″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/02/14 - Registered trustees of Avocats sans Frontières France & Thankgod Ebohs v. Nigeria & Anor

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/14/13
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Death Sentence
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Military Tribunals
  • Provisional/interim measures
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jan 31, 2014
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/15 Société AGRILAND v. Côte d’Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/14/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 24, 2015
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/17 Ousmane Guiro v. Burkina Faso

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/14/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Corruption
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Fraud
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • State Internal Security
  • Theft
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 21, 2017
Country Geolocation
Burkina Faso: 12° 14′ 18″ N, 1° 33′ 42″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/17 Guinea v Ibrahim Sory Toure & Issiaga Bangoura

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/14/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 29, 2017
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/18 Jean Pierre Ezin v. ECOWAS Commission

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/14/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 29, 2018
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/21 - ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development VS Cross River State

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/14/19
Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Review
  • Revision of Judgment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 5, 2021
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/24 - Amadou Cellou Dalein Diallo & 50 Ors v. Guinea

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/14/20
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Participation in Government
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 6, 2024
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/14 Maimuna Abdulmuni v. Nigeria & 2 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/15/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Child Abuse/Exploitation
  • Child Marriage
  • Children in conflict with the law
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Juvenile Delinquency
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Pregnant women / mothers (with infant) in conflict with the law
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Women in prison
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 10, 2014
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/15 - Gnassinbe Kpatcha & 6 Ors v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/15/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Apr 24, 2015
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/21 - Registered Trustees of the Socio-Economic Accountability Project (SERAP) v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/15/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Due Diligence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Rape
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Apr 26, 2021
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/18 - Jerome Bougouma & 4 Ors v Burkina Faso

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/15/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 19, 2018
Country Geolocation
Burkina Faso: 12° 14′ 18″ N, 1° 33′ 42″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/50/23 - Chief Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho) v. Benin

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/15/22
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Personal security
  • Refugees / Asylum Seekers
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Benin
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 5, 2023
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/15/25
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/12 Groupe RACECO v. ECOWAS Commission

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/16/11
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Right to Property
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 7, 2012
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/22 - Incorporated Trustees of Centre for Peace and Conflict Management in Africa, Rehink Africa Foundation & 3 Ors v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/16/21
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Mar 29, 2022
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/16/23
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/14 Tidjane Konte v. Ghana

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/17/12
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Complicity in Crime
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Offences by State agents in private capacity
  • Personal security
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Property
  • Theft
Country
  • Ghana
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 13, 2014
Country Geolocation
Ghana: 7° 56′ 47″ N, 1° 1′ 23″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/15 Wiyao Gnandakpa, 7 Ors & the Heirs to Late Wandoua Dena v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/17/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • State Internal Security
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 7, 2015
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/17 Dorothy Chioma Njemanze & 3 Others v Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/17/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 12, 2017
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/18 Yoda Yakouba v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/17/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 20, 2018
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/34/21 - Diawara Oumar v. Côte d'Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/17/21
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 22, 2021
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/25 - Bathily Modibo v. Côte d'Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/17/23
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
ECOWAS Court declares itself incompetent
Year Decided
Feb 14, 2025
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/19 Lieutenant Colonel Silas Jock Santoi v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/17/2018
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Fraud
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Year Decided
Jan 23, 2019
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/13 Simone Ehivet & Michel Gbagbo v. Cote d'Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/18/11
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Insurrection
  • Kidnapping/Sequestration
  • Massive Human Rights Violations
  • Military Offences
  • Peace and Security
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Transitional Justice
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 22, 2013
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/15 Maitre DJELOU Kodjovi Agbelengo & 2 Ors v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/18/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Fraud
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Property
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 6, 2015
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/16 Abdoulaye KOBA v Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/18/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Liquidation of Company
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 17, 2016
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/17 - Monsieur Jamal Olivier Kane v. Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/18/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Extradition
  • Fraud
  • Right to Dignity
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 16, 2017
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/33/19 Martha Adamu & 7 Ors v Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/18/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Impunity
  • Military Offences
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Dignity
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Sexual Offences
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 9, 2019
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/56/23 - Barry Abdoulaye Sadio & 3 Ors v. Guinea

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/18/19/INT
Type of Document
  • Interpretation of Ruling/Judgment
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom of Association
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 15, 2023
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/33/24 - Advocaid Ltd v. Sierra Leone

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/18/22
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Domestic/National Laws
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
  • Police Brutality and Offences
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 7, 2024
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/13 - Sow Bertin Agba v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/19/12
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Fraud
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 11, 2013
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/15 Eli Haggarmi v. Republic of Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/19/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 23, 2015
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/15 Tidjani Abdoulkarim & 3 Ors v Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/19/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 23, 2015
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUG/16/15 - Congress for Democracy and Progress (CDP) & Others v Burkina Faso

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/19/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Life
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 13, 2015
Country Geolocation
Burkina Faso: 12° 14′ 18″ N, 1° 33′ 42″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/19 - SGT. Mikah Rango & 243 Ors v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/19/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 15, 2019
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/20 SGT. Mikah Rango & 243 Ors v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/19/16/SUPP
Type of Document
  • Judgement
  • Revised Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 25, 2020
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/31/19 - Hama Amadou v. Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/19/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Child Abuse/Exploitation
  • Citizenship/Nationality and Related Rights
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Fraud
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Participation in Government
  • Personal security
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Refugees / Asylum Seekers
  • res judicata
  • Retro-activity of offence
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Slavery and Human Trafficking
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Oct 30, 2019
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/20 Ibrahima Kassus Diuoubate & K ENERGIE S.A. v Guinea

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/19/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Fraud
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 9, 2020
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/49/23 - Guinea v. Ibrahima Kassus & K-Energie S.A.

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/19/18/REV
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Revision of Judgment
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Non-State Actor
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Dec 5, 2023
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/24 - Barry Abdoulaye Sadio & 3 Ors v. Guinea

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/19/19/OMIS
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom of Association
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Feb 29, 2024
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/13 Assima Kokou Innocent, Azanlekpo Dossey K. Narcisse & Da-Silveira Hertnes & 5 Ors v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/20/11/24/11
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Coercion / Duress
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • State Internal Security
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 3, 2013
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/15 Mohammed El Tayyib Bah v Sierra Leone

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/20/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Transitional Justice
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 4, 2015
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/15 George Constant Amoussou v. Republic of Benin

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/20/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Damages and Compensation
Country
  • Benin
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Apr 23, 2015
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/17 Nosa Ehanire Osaghae & 3 Others (on behalf of Niger Delta people) v Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/20/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Actio popularis
  • Corruption
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality
  • Fraud
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Peace and Security
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Life
  • State Internal Security
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 10, 2017
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/18 - Bama Boubie & 10 Ors v Cote d’Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/20/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Work
  • Transitional Justice
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 19, 2018
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/18 Claude Akotegnon v. ECOWAS Commission

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/20/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 29, 2018
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/24 - Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (Rtd) v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/20/21
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Jurisdiction
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Struck Out
Year Decided
Jun 6, 2024
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/35/24 - SERAP v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/20/22
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Kidnapping/Sequestration
  • Personal security
  • Right to Life
  • Terrorism
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Nov 13, 2024
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/20/24
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

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/20/24
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 18, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/15 Mamadou Moustapha Kakali v Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/21/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Dec 1, 2015
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/08/16 - Société AGRILAND v. Côte d’Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/21/15
Type of Document
  • Revised Judgement
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Massive Human Rights Violations
  • Review
  • Revision of Judgment
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 17, 2016
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/20 Cheihk Gueye v. Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/21/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Sep 20, 2020
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/20 Union of former Post and Telecommunications Civil Servants and Agents (UEFA POSTEL) v. Côte d'Ivoire & Côte d'Ivoire Telecom

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/21/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Jul 9, 2020
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/03/20 - Société Togolaise de Stockage de Gaz & 5 Ors v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/21/18
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Jurisdiction
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Ruled admissible
Year Decided
Feb 5, 2020
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/22 - Société Togolaise de Stockage de Gaz (STSG) & 5 Ors v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/21/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 29, 2022
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUD/01/22 - Mr. Nnamdi Chukwu v. President of ECOWAS Commission & Anor

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/21/20
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Fraud
  • Investigation
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Feb 2, 2022
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/13 Aziagbede Kokou & 33 Ors, Atsou Komlavi & 4 Ors, & Tomekpe Lanou & 29 Ors v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/21/22/23/11
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Impunity
  • Investigation
  • Massive Human Rights Violations
  • Military Offences
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Personal security
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 3, 2013
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/21/25
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/13 Abdoulaye Baldé & 5 Ors v. Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/22/12
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Competence of the Court
  • Corruption
  • Democracy
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Fraud
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Jurisdiction
  • Mismanagement of Public Resources
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 22, 2013
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUG/03/16 Ibrahim Sory Toure & Issiaga Bangoura v Guinea

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/22/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Corruption
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Privacy
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 16, 2016
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/15 Vamo et Kuekia Pascal v Benin

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/22/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Education
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Peace and Security
Country
  • Benin
Outcome
Struck Out
Year Decided
Apr 20, 2015
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/16 Marie Molmon & 114 Ors v Guinea

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/22/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Forced Eviction
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Rape
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Sexual Offences
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Transitional Justice
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 17, 2016
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/30/18 - Chude Mba v. Ghana & 15 Ors (All ECOWAS Member States & ECOWAS Commission)

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/22/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Implementation of Decisions
Country
  • Benin
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cape Verde
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea Bissau
  • Liberia
  • Mali
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Togo
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Dec 11, 2018
Country Geolocation
Guinea-Bissau: 11° 48′ 13″ N, 15° 10′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/37/19 Women Against Violence and Exploitation in Society (WAVES) & Child Welfare Society, Sierra Leone (CWS SL) (On Behalf of Pregnant Adolescent School Girls in Sierra Leone) v. Sierra Leone

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/22/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Education
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Education
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jan 13, 2020
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/25 - Cassandra Garber & Ors v. Sierra Leone

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/22/21
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Land Rights
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 17, 2025
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/22/22
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

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/22/24
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/15 Alternative Citoyenne & Roch Gnahoui David v Benin

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/23/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Benin
Year Decided
Oct 23, 2015
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/16 Sahabi Moussa v. Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/23/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Fraud
  • Inheritance/Succession
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Struck Out
Year Decided
Dec 6, 2016
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/20 - Ajami Yasmine Marie Jeanne v. Cote d'Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/23/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Citizenship/Nationality and Related Rights
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Inheritance/Succession
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right of Women to Inheritance
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 9, 2020
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/21 Martin Gegenheimer & 4 Ors v. Nigeria & Anor.

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/23/20
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Competence of the Court
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Impunity
  • Personal Liberty
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Property
  • Rights of Non-Nationals
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 4, 2021
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/24 - Al-Hassan Dibassi Fadia v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/23/23
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 6, 2024
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/23/24
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/27/24 - Momodu Khalifa Cham v. ECOWAS Commission & Anor

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/23/2022
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 10, 2024
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/15 - Bourama Sininta & 119 Ors v. Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/24/12
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 30, 2015
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/18 Alhaji Oba Amasa v. ECOWAS & 5 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/24/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Rent Disputes
  • Right to Property
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 14, 2018
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/16 Successors of Late Aïssata Cissé & Late Hama Touré v Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/24/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Complicity in Crime
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Insurrection
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Peace and Security
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • State Internal Security
  • Terrorism
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 17, 2016
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/17 Wing Commander Danladi Angulu Kwasu v Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/24/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 10, 2017
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/19 DEXTER OIL LTD v. Liberia

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/24/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Liberia
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Feb 6, 2019
Country Geolocation
Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ:JUD/54/23 - Souleymane Bah v. Guinea

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/24/19
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 11, 2023
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/37/21 - Daniel Makolo ESQ. v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/24/20
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Participation in Government
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 27, 2021
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/25 - Zadi Philipe v. Authority of Heads of State and Government & Anor

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/24/22
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Reparations / Remedies
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 14, 2025
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/15 Les Ayants Droit IBRAHIM MAINASSARA BARE v Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/25/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 23, 2015
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/32/21 - Heirs of Ibrahim Maïnassara Baré v. Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/25/13/DEPENS
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Revision of Judgment
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 21, 2021
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/27/16 - Nnenna Obi (On behalf of other death row Prisoners in Nigeria) v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/25/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Struck Out
Year Decided
Nov 9, 2016
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/19 - Bekaye Traore & 10 Ors, Bekaye Traore & 7 Ors v. Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/25/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Participation in Government
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Property
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Feb 6, 2019
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/22 - Gabriel Messan Kodjo v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/25/20
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 24, 2022
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/25/21
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/25 - The Incorporated Trustees of Prince & Princess Charles Offokaja Foundation & Anor v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/25/23
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Feb 14, 2025
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/25/24
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

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/25/25
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/20 The Reg. Trustees of Jama'a Foundation & 5 Ors v. Nigeria & The Attorney General and Minister of Justice of The Federation

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/26/13
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Democracy
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Impunity
  • Insurrection
  • Inter-Religious Disputes
  • Internal Displacement
  • Investigation
  • Massive Human Rights Violations
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Peace and Security
  • Personal Liberty
  • Refugees / Asylum Seekers
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 20, 2020
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/15 Convention Démocratique & Société Rahama v. Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/26/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 23, 2015
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/18 Mary Sunday v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/26/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Human Rights Violations
  • IHRDA
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Work
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 17, 2018
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/08/19 - Ahounou Ambroise v. ECOWAS Commission

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/26/18
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Year Decided
Nov 11, 2019
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/24 - Abayomi Babalola v. Côte d'Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/26/22
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Complicity in Crime
  • Death in custody
  • Equality Before the Law
  • False Imprisonment
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jun 6, 2024
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/26/24
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/20 Ousainou Darboe & 31 Ors v Gambia

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/27/1
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death in custody
  • Democracy
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Participation in Government
  • Personal Liberty
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Use of force
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Gambia
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jan 20, 2020
Country Geolocation
Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/O5/17- Benson Olua Okomba v Benin

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/27/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Corruption
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Fraud
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Personal Liberty
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Property
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Benin
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 10, 2017
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/16 Bodjona Pascal Akoussoulèlou v Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/27/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 17, 2017
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/25/19 Sunday Charles Ugwuaba v Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/27/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 28, 2019
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/22 - Sunday Charles Ugwuaba v. Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/27/17/SUPP
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Implementation of Decisions
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Mar 28, 2022
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/20 Hon. Justice S. E. Aladetoyinbo v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/27/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Land Rights
  • Provisional/interim measures
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Year Decided
Jul 14, 2020
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/24 - Mme Akolly Hanou Woetru v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/27/23
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 6, 2024
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/17 - Akungwang M. Sampson & Anor v Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/28/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 21, 2017
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/01/18 - The Registered Trustees of Original Inhabitants Development Association & Anor v. Nigeria & Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/28/16
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Indigenous Communities
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Feb 1, 2018
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/52/23 - Maître Moussa Traoré v. Côte d'Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/28/22
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 7, 2023
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/21 - Abel Faton v. West African Power Pool (WAPP)

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/29/19
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 7, 2021
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/29/22
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

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/29/23
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

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/29/25
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

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/29/25
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

ECW/CCJ/APP/30/11 Deyda Hydara Jr. & Ors v. Gambia

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/30/11
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Impunity
  • Investigation
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Life
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Gambia
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 10, 2014
Country Geolocation
Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/16 MEDAGBE Rita, épouse ABALO v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/30/14
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Togo
Year Decided
Apr 20, 2016
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/16 - N’Gessan Yao v Cote d'Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/30/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 17, 2016
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/1 5/16 N’Gessan Yao v Cote d'Ivoire

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/30/15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 17, 2016
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/09/19 - Registered Trustees of GAN ALLAH Fulani Development Association of Nigeria v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/30/17
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Domestic/National Laws
  • Massive Human Rights Violations
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled admissible
Year Decided
Dec 10, 2019
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/35/21 - Registered Trustees of Committee for the Defence of Human Rights v. ECOWAS & ECOWAS Commission

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/30/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Oct 25, 2021
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/22 - E.I. v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/30/19
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality
  • Rape
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 24, 2022
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/22 - Dr. Jacob Abdullahi & 5 Ors v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/30/19
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Mar 29, 2022
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/22 - Cherif Madi v. Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/30/20
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Terrorism
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 1, 2022
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/22 - Registered Trustees of Faculty of Peace Organisation & 3 Ors v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/30/21
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Association
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 21, 2022
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/30/23 - Hassan Abdou Nohou v. Niger

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/30/23
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality
  • Forced Eviction
  • IHRDA
  • Land Rights
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
  • Slavery and Human Trafficking
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 5, 2023
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/19 - Alhousseine Camara v. Guinea

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/30/2016
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • IHRDA
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Work
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 7, 2019
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUG/13/18 Haidara Ismaila v. Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/31/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Corruption
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Fraud
  • Mismanagement of Public Resources
  • Personal Liberty
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 21, 2018
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/24 - Jack Rockson & Global Agriculture Development v. Liberia

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/31/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Liberia
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 6, 2024
Country Geolocation
Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/23 - Nana-Jo N'dow v. The Gambia

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/31/19
Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Enforced disappearance
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • IHRDA
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Gambia
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 5, 2023
Country Geolocation
Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/43/23 - Isaac Olamikan & Or v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/31/21
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Information
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 24, 2023
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/38/25 KINSOUGBO AMELE v. TOGO

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/31/22
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Due Diligence
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Right to Life
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
Country
  • Togo
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/31/24
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/15 - Georges Constant Amoussou v. Benin

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/32/14
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms
Country
  • Benin
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Apr 23, 2015
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/19 N’diaga Soumaré v. Senegal

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/32/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Feb 27, 2019
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/19 - Registered Trustees of Association of Former TELECOM Employees of Nigeria & Pastor Oluti Aremu Gabriel v. Nigeria & Attorney General of Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/32/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Liquidation of Company
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 15, 2019
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/32/23
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

Incorporated Trustees of Prince & Princess Charles Offokaja Foundation & Prince & Princess Charles Offokoja Foundation v Federal Republic of Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/32/23
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Actio popularis
  • Constitutional Amendment
  • Democracy
  • Due Diligence
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Public Protest
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Mar 17, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/32/24
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

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/32/25
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

ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/21 - Aircraftwoman Beauty Igbobie Uzezi v. Nigeria

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/32/2019
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Personal Liberty
  • Rape
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Work
  • Sexual Offences
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 30, 2021
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/25/16 Djibril Yipene Bassole & Leonce Simeon Martine v Burkina Faso

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/33/15
Type of Document
  • Decision
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Outcome
Struck Out
Year Decided
Oct 11, 2016
Country Geolocation
Burkina Faso: 12° 14′ 18″ N, 1° 33′ 42″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/17 - Omar Jallow & Amadou Scattred v. The Gambia

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/33/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
  • Participation in Government
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Gambia
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Oct 10, 2017
Country Geolocation
Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/21 - Mrs Sarah Kingsley Odoro v. ECOWAS Commission & 2 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/33/18
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Mar 10, 2021
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/20 - Counsellor Muhammad Kabine Ja'Neh v. Liberia & Anor

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/33/19
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Liberia
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 20, 2020
Country Geolocation
Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/21 - Counsellor Kabineh Muhammad JaNeh v. Liberia & ANOR

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/33/19/REV
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Revision of Judgment
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Liberia
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Jun 4, 2021
Country Geolocation
Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/33/25
Type of Document
  • Joint Declaration of Judges
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jun 25, 2026
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/18 - Bintou Cissé v. Guinea

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/34/16
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death in custody
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Investigation
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Refugees / Asylum Seekers
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 23, 2018
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/25 - Mr. Edwin Lenyie & 25 Ors v. Nigeria & Anor

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/34/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Land Expropriation
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 13, 2025
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/06/19 - Johnny King & 10 Ors v. Nigeria & 9 Ors

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/34/18
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Human Rights Violations
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
May 16, 2019
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/26 - Mamadou Alpha Bah v Guinea

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/34/24
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Jurisdiction
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Feb 20, 2026
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/34/25
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
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/16 Société du Pont de KAYES v Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/35 /15
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Freedom from Discrimination
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
May 17, 2016
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/18 - Aminata Diantou v. Mali

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/35/17
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Harmful Traditional Practices
  • Right of Women to Inheritance
  • Right to Property
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 21, 2018
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/24 - Jean Edoh v. Togo

Preview
ECCJ App no.
ECW/CCJ/APP/35/22
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jan 30, 2024
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
ECOWAS Court

300 shown of 1458 entities

30 more 300 more

  • Uwazi is developed by Human Rights Information and Documentation Systems

  •  
  • African Human Rights CLA 2.0
  •  
  • Library
  • Login