Library • African Human Rights CLA 2.0

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/18

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/40/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Sierra Leone

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 8, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: CW/CCJ/JUD/26/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 13, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/ CCJ/JUD/07/21

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ:JUD/54/23

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

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ECW/CCJ:JUD/57/23 - Mohamed Bazoum & 2 Ors v. Niger

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ:JUD/57/23

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Freedom of Movement
Participation in Government
Personal Liberty

Country

Niger

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Dec 15, 2023

Country Geolocation: Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/ JUD/ 05/ 08

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/ADD/02/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/APP/03/07

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/APP/06/07

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/APP/07/10

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUG/06/12 Isabelle Manavi AMEGANVI & Autres v. Togo

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/APP/12/10

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Civil and Political Rights
Damages and Compensation
Democracy
Elections / Referendums
Implementation of Decisions
Participation in Government
Right to Fair Trial

Year Decided: Mar 12, 2012

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/20 The Incorporated Trustees of Laws and Rights Awareness Initiatives v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/APP/53/18

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Opinion
Right to Information

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 10, 2020

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD /22/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 9, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/…/14

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/1 5/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/04

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/04

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/05

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Freedom of Movement

Country

Non-State Actor

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: May 27, 2005

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/08

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/09

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/09

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/10 Daouda Garba v. Benin

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/10

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Movement
Police Brutality and Offences
Right to Dignity
Right to Property
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Benin

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: Feb 17, 2010

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/11

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/11

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/14

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/15

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/18 Vision Kam Jay Investment Limited v. Chairperson of ECOWAS Commission & ECOWAS Commission

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/18

Type of Document

Judgement
Revised Judgement

Keywords

Review
Revision of Judgment
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: Feb 7, 2018

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/19

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/20

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/21

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/22 - Chief Ambrose Albert Owuro & Ors v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/22

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Freedom from Discrimination
Participation in Government
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Feb 2, 2022

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/25 - Patrick Eholor (on behalf of Makia Media ltd) v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Constitutional Law
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Opinion
Right to Information

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Jan 27, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/08

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/12

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/17

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/18

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/19

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/20 Prof. Joseph Adelegan v ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/20

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Corruption
Damages and Compensation
Fraud
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Work
Workers' Rights

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Feb 3, 2020

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/21

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/22

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/24

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/25 - Priestess Lovina Amina Adonor v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Religion
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property
Women's Rights

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Feb 13, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/05

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/05

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/07

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/08

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/11

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/13

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/17

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/18

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/19

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/21

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/24 - Mrs. Dorothy Etim v. President of ECOWAS & ECOWAS Commission

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/24

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Work

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: Jan 30, 2024

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/25

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/25

Type of Document

Ruling

Keywords

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

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 7, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/26 - Ayivigan Dede Naomi v Togo

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/26

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Right to Physical and Moral Integrity
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Togo

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jan 29, 2026

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/05

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/05

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/05

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/07

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/10

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/12

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/13

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/14

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/17

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/18 - Federation of African Journalists and Others v The Gambia

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/18

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Right to Dignity
Transitional Justice

Country

Gambia

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Feb 13, 2018

Country Geolocation: Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/18 FAJ & Ors v. The Gambia

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/18

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Detention Facilities/Conditions
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Opinion
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Police Brutality and Offences
Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Gambia

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Feb 13, 2018

Country Geolocation: Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/19

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

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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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/20

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD04/21 - Daniel Agada Okoh & 42 Ors. v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/21

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Dismissed Without Notice
Equality
Right to Work
Theft
Workers' Rights

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Ruled admissible

Year Decided: Jul 7, 2021

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/24 - Mohamed Morlu v. Sierra Leone

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/24

Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Civil and Political Rights
IHRDA
Personal security
Police Brutality and Offences
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Fair Trial
Torture and Ill Treatment
Use of force

Country

Sierra Leone

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Feb 28, 2024

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/25 - Patrick Eholor (on behalf of victims brutalised during Lekki Toll Gate incident) v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Equality Before the Law
Extra-Judicial Killings
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Personal Liberty
Police Brutality and Offences
Public Protest
Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Information
Right to Life
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Feb 14, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/07

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/07

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/09

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/11

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/11

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/12

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/13

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/5/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/17

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/18

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/21

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/22

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/23

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/25

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/07

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/08

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/08

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/10

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/12

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/17

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/18

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/19

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/21

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/22

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/24

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/25

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/07

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/10

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/11

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/13

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/17

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/18 SYNECOCI & Ors v. Cote d’Ivoire

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/18

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Equality
Freedom from Discrimination
Participation in Government
Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
Right to Work
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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/19 - Bloc pour l’Alternance en Guinée (BAG) v. Guinea

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/19

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Civil and Political Rights
Damages and Compensation
Democracy
Elections / Referendums
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Participation in Government
Reparations / Remedies

Country

Guinea

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: Feb 26, 2019

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/21 - Alex Nain Saab Moran v. Cape Verde

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/21

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Extradition
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Movement
Human Rights Violations
Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
Money Laundering
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Right to Health
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Cape Verde

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 15, 2021

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/22 - Tahirou Djibo & Ors v. Niger

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/22

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Land Expropriation
Revision of Judgment
Right to Property

Country

Niger

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Mar 22, 2022

Country Geolocation: Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/25

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/10

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/12

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/13

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/17

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/18

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/20

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/21

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/22

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/25 - Portia Otto Alagba & 2 Ors v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Freedom from Discrimination
Military Offences
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Life

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Feb 28, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/26

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/11

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/11

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/18

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/19

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/20 Amnesty International Togo & 7 Ors v Togo

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/20

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Civil and Political Rights
Damages and Compensation
Democracy
Elections / Referendums
Equality
Extra-Judicial Killings
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Opinion
Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
Insurrection
Murder/Assassination
Police Brutality and Offences
Right to Life
Right to Work
State Internal Security
Theft
Torture and Ill Treatment
Use of force
Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations

Country

Togo

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 25, 2020

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/21

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/22

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/25 - Jonas Kugblenu Adunkpe v. ECOWAS Commission & 2 Ors

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/09/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Workers' Rights

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Feb 28, 2025

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/12

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/18

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/19 - Assane Diouf & Serigne Cheikh Mbacke Gadiaga v. Senegal

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/19

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Complicity in Crime
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Detention Facilities/Conditions
Fraud
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Opinion
Freedom of Religion
Personal Liberty
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Health
Terrorism
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Feb 27, 2019

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/24 - Stella Kubagee & 4 Ors v. Ghana

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/24

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Cruel and Degrading Treatment
IHRDA
Military Offences
Reparations / Remedies
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Theft
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Ghana

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 15, 2024

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/25

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/12

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/14

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/15

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/16 Farimata Mahamadou, Baradjangou Mahamadou, Farimata Oumar, Farimata Kola v Mali

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/16

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Inheritance/Succession
Right of Women to Inheritance
Right to Property
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Women's Rights

Country

Mali

Year Decided: May 17, 2016

Country Geolocation: Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/18

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/19

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/20

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/21

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/22

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/11/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Togo

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 17, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/16/RECTIF

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/18

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/19 Nancy Bohn-Doe v. Liberia

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/19

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Administration of Justice
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
Inheritance/Succession
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Information
Right to Property

Country

Liberia

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Feb 28, 2019

Country Geolocation: Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/20

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/22

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/24 - Djedjey Deret Yves Marcel v. Côte d'Ivoire

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/24

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Personal Liberty
Personal security

Country

Côte d'Ivoire

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 29, 2024

Country Geolocation: Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/25

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/12

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/14

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/16

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/19 Karim Meissa Wade v Senegal

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/19

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Citizenship/Nationality and Related Rights
Civil and Political Rights
Democracy
Elections / Referendums
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
Participation in Government
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: Mar 4, 2019

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/20 Tahirou Djibo & 3 Ors v. Niger

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/20

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Land Expropriation
Land Rights
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property

Country

Niger

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 8, 2020

Country Geolocation: Tunisia: 33° 53′ 13″ N, 9° 32′ 15″ E

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/21

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/23

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/24 - Société Agro-Industrie Benin S.A & Mr Carlo Tesei v. Benin & 2 Ors

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/24

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property

Country

Benin

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 29, 2024

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Guinea

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 17, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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ABDOURAHAMANE SANOH AND 7 ORS V. STATE OF GUINEA

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Abuse of Presidential Powers
Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Civil and Political Rights
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Democracy
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Human Rights Violations
Protection of Privacy
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property
Use of force

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 17, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/17

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/18

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/22 - Aissaitou Alidou v. Benin

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/22

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property

Country

Benin

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 25, 2022

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/24

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Equality
Freedom from Discrimination

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: Mar 17, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/25

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/26

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/2020

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/17

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/18

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

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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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/20

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/21 Kadiatou Siby & Ors v. Mali

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/21

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Administration of Justice
Best Interest of the Child
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
Inheritance/Succession
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Reasonable Period of Time
Right to Dignity
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Torture and Ill Treatment
Women's Rights

Country

Mali

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 22, 2021

Country Geolocation: Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/22 - Francis Elie Gnimagnon & 9 Ors v. ECOWAS Commission

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/22

Type of Document

Judgement

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 28, 2022

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/24 - Incorporated Trustees of Media Rights Agenda v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/24

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Murder/Assassination
Right to Information
Right to Life

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: May 30, 2024

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Sierra Leone

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 20, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/26

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Detention Facilities/Conditions
Personal Liberty
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 15, 2026

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/14

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/17

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/19 Djibril Yipénè Bassolé v. Burkina Faso

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/19

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Protection of Privacy
Reparations / Remedies
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Privacy

Country

Burkina Faso

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Mar 29, 2019

Country Geolocation: Burkina Faso: 12° 14′ 18″ N, 1° 33′ 42″ W

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/22

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/24

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 4, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/12

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/18

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/19 His Lordship Justice Paul Uuter Dery & 2 Ors v. Ghana

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/19

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
Impeachment
Protection of Privacy
Reparations / Remedies
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Privacy
Right to Property
Right to Work
Workers' Rights

Country

Ghana

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: Apr 29, 2019

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/22 - Incorporated Trustees of Center for Peace and Conflict Management & 8 Ors v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/22

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Freedom from Discrimination
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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/24

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Cape Verde

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 7, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/26

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Participation in Government
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 15, 2026

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/21 - Illia Malam Mamane Saidat v. Niger

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/2021

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Damages and Compensation
Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Niger

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 22, 2021

Country Geolocation: Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/12

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/15

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/17 Thankgod Legbara David (minor) & 4 Ors v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/17

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Best Interest of the Child
Corruption
Damages and Compensation
Extra-Judicial Killings
Fraud
Murder/Assassination
Police Brutality and Offences
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Right to Life
Rights and Welfare of the Child

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Nov 23, 2017

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/18

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/19

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/20

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/22

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/24

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Côte d'Ivoire

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 8, 2025

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/15

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/17 His Excellency the Vice-President Alhaji Samuel Sam-Sumana v. Sierra Leone

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/17

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Civil and Political Rights
Damages and Compensation
Democracy
Elections / Referendums
Fraud
Participation in Government
Peace and Security
Personal security
Right to Dignity
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Work

Country

Sierra Leone

Year Decided: Nov 27, 2017

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/18

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/21 Fodi Mohamed & Ors v. Niger

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/21

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Administration of Justice
Best Interest of the Child
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
IHRDA
Personal Liberty
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Right to Dignity
Right to Fair Trial
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Slavery and Human Trafficking
Torture and Ill Treatment
Women's Rights

Country

Niger

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 24, 2021

Country Geolocation: Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/22

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/24

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Togo

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 9, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/18

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

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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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/19

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/22

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/24 - Incorporated Trustees of Prince and Princess Charles Offokaja & Anor v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/24

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Jun 6, 2024

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 9, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 9, 2025

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/26

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Work

Country

Togo

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 18, 2026

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/18

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/19

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/19

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/20

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/22

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/24

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/25

Type of Document

Decision
Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Ghana

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: May 8, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/26

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Admissibility

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: May 18, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/22/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/22/18

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/22/20

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/22/22 - La Ligue Sénégalaise des Droits Humains & Amnesty International Senegal v. Senegal

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/22/22

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Movement

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 31, 2022

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/22/26

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Right to Information
Right to Property

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 18, 2026

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/24

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 12, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/20 Siny Dieng v. Senegal

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/2020

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Administration of Justice
Damages and Compensation
Fraud
Money Laundering
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Oct 26, 2020

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/15 Stella Ifeoma N. & 20 Ors v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/15

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Death in custody
Detention Facilities/Conditions
Enforced disappearance
Extra-Judicial Killings
Murder/Assassination
Police Brutality and Offences
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Right to Life

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Nov 30, 2015

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/16 Vision Kam Jay Investment Limited v. Chairperson of ECOWAS Commission & ECOWAS Commission

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/16

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Right to Property

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Oct 6, 2016

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/18

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/19 Dr. George S. Boley v. Liberia & 3 Ors

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/19

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Civil and Political Rights
Damages and Compensation
Democracy
Elections / Referendums
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Dignity
Right to Health
Right to Life
Right to Property
Transitional Justice
Workers' Rights

Country

Liberia

Year Decided: Jun 28, 2019

Country Geolocation: Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/21

Type of Document

Judgement

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 7, 2021

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/22

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/24 - Komlan Raymond Koudo v. ECOWAS Parliament

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/24

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Interpretation of Judgement
Workers' Rights

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Jun 6, 2024

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: May 12, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/26

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property

Country

Côte d'Ivoire

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: May 18, 2026

Country Geolocation: Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/25/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/25/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/25/19

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/15

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/16 Godswill Tommy Udo v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/16

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Detention Facilities/Conditions
Fraud
Freedom of Movement
Personal Liberty
Right to Dignity
Right to Property
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Nigeria

Year Decided: Oct 12, 2016

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/19

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/21

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/23 - Mahawa Cham & Sarjo Cham v. The Gambia

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/23

Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Enforced disappearance
Extra-Judicial Killings
IHRDA
Reasonable Period of Time
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Life

Country

Gambia

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Jul 5, 2023

Country Geolocation: Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/24 - Abiguime Maguiliwè & 52 Ors v. Togo

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/24

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Freedom of Association
Personal Liberty
Right to Work

Country

Togo

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 10, 2024

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/24 - The Registered Trustees of Heda Resource Centre (Human & Environmental Development Agenda) v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/24

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Freedom from Discrimination
Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
Right to Dignity
Right to Health
Right to Life

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 4, 2024

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/27/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/27/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/27/24

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/27/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 13, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/27/26

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Admissibility

Country

Côte d'Ivoire

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: May 18, 2026

Country Geolocation: Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/15

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/16

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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/20

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/24 - Kone Mamourou v. Côte d'Ivoire

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/24

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Equality Before the Law
Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property

Country

Côte d'Ivoire

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 10, 2024

Country Geolocation: Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/25

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: May 14, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/26

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Protection of Privacy
Right to Dignity
Right to Privacy
Right to Property

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 22, 2026

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/26

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Personal Liberty
Right to Dignity
Right to Information
Right to Property

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 22, 2026

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/16

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/18 CHIEF Ambrose Osuan v. Nigeria & Anor

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/18

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Forced Eviction
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Indigenous Communities
Land Rights
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: Dec 11, 2018

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

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/19 - Private Barnabas Eli v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/19

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Detention Facilities/Conditions
Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Military Offences
Military Tribunals
Personal Liberty
Right to Dignity
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Life
Right to Work
Theft
Torture and Ill Treatment
Workers' Rights

Country

Nigeria

Year Decided: Oct 11, 2019

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/23

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/24 - Obianuju Catherine Udeh & 2 Ors. v. Nigeria

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/24

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Extra-Judicial Killings
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Investigation
Kidnapping/Sequestration
Participation in Government
Peace and Security
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Police Brutality and Offences
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Information
Right to Life
Right to Self-Determination
State Internal Security
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 10, 2024

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/25

Keywords

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

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 14, 2025

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

ECOWAS Court

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/26

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/21 - Madam Sessi Mélé v. Togo

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/2021

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Civil and Political Rights
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Freedom of Assembly
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Life
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

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

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/30/18

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

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/30/24 - Isaac Mensah & Ors v. Ghana

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ECCJ Jud No.: ECW/CCJ/JUD/30/24

Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Enforced disappearance
Extra-Judicial Killings
Personal Liberty
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Information
Right to Life

Country

Ghana

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 12, 2024

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

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