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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 18, 2026
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Jul 13, 2026
ECOWAS Court

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

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

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 18, 2026
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Jul 13, 2026
ECOWAS Court

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Country
  • Congo
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Republic of the Congo: 0° 13′ 41″ S, 15° 49′ 40″ E
Date added
Jul 10, 2026
ACHPR Decision

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

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Country
  • Cameroon
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Cameroon: 7° 22′ 11″ N, 12° 21′ 17″ E
Date added
Jul 10, 2026
ACHPR Decision

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

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E
Date added
Jul 10, 2026
ACHPR Decision

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

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
Country Geolocation
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E
Date added
Jul 10, 2026
ACHPR Decision

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

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
Date added
Jul 10, 2026
ACHPR Decision

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Jul 10, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Death Sentence
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Jul 10, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Death Sentence
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Jul 10, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Jul 10, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

042/2019 - Masudi Said Selemani v. United Republic of Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Death Sentence
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Jul 10, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Child Abuse/Exploitation
  • Child Marriage
  • Children in conflict with the law
  • Equality
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 25, 2026
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
Date added
Jun 29, 2026
ECOWAS Court

Case 04 Of 2025 - Eliza Steven and Another v Attorney General and Others Judgment

Date added
May 7, 2026
Countries (Geolocation)

Eliza Steven and Another vs Attorney General and Others Judgment, Malawi 

Date added
May 7, 2026
Countries (Geolocation)

001/2021 CRARN, IHRDA and CHR (On Behalf of Children Affected by Witchcraft Accusations in Nigeria) V The Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Health
  • Slavery and Human Trafficking
  • Trafficking / Use of contraband
State Accused
  • Nigeria
Outcome
  • Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 6, 2025
Date added
Apr 24, 2026
ACERWC Decision

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

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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
Date added
Mar 24, 2026
ECOWAS Court

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

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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
Date added
Mar 24, 2026
ECOWAS Court

066/2019 - Song Lei v Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 10, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

060/2019 - Elinazi Eliabu Alias Mshana v Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 10, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

045/2019 - Moses Amos Mwakasindile v. United Republic of Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Decision
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 10, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

041/2020 - Legal and Human Rights Centre & Liberatus Mwang’ombe v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 10, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

040/2020 & 043/2020 - Abdul Omary Nondo & Others v Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Equality
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 3:2: Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law.
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 10, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

046/2020 - Ado Shaibu & Others v Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 10, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

061/2019 - Elyssa v Tunisia

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Divorce
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Tunisia
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
Country Geolocation
Tunisia: 33° 53′ 13″ N, 9° 32′ 15″ E
Date added
Mar 10, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

004/2023 - Moahd Kheriji Ghannouch & others v. Tunisia

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Type of Document
  • Order
Country
  • Tunisia
Country Geolocation
Tunisia: 33° 53′ 13″ N, 9° 32′ 15″ E
Date added
Mar 10, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

007/2023 - Democratic Republic of Congo v Republic of Rwanda

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Rwanda
Country Geolocation
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E
Rwanda: 1° 56′ 25″ S, 29° 52′ 26″ E
Date added
Mar 9, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

001/2018 - Tembo Hussein v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Decision
  • Declaration
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 9, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

013/2018 - Emmanuel Yusufu Noriega v Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Decision
  • Declaration
  • Dissenting Opinion
  • Separate Opinion
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 9, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

009/2019 - Bahati Mtega & Flowin Mtweve v Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Decision
  • Separate Opinion
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 9, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

025/2020 - Laurent Gbagbo v Cote D'Ivoire

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Mar 9, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

058/2019 - XYZ v Benin

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
Country
  • Benin
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
Date added
Mar 9, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

032/2018 - Al'asaad Milaad v. Republic of Tunisia

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Tunisia
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
Country Geolocation
Tunisia: 33° 53′ 13″ N, 9° 32′ 15″ E
Date added
Mar 9, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

020/2018 - Salif Traore & Sekou Oumar Coulibaly v. Republic of Mali

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Mali
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
Date added
Mar 9, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

014/2018 - Ajaye Jogoo v Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 9, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

012/2020 - Guillaume Kigbafori Soro & Others v Cote D’Ivoire

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Mar 9, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

009/2020 - XYZ v Benin

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
Country
  • Benin
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
Date added
Mar 9, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

005/2024 - Chief Festus A. Ogwuche & 25 Others v The Republic Of Cote D’Ivoire & 14 Others

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Jurisdiction
Country
  • Benin
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cape Verde
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea Bissau
  • Liberia
  • Mali
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Togo
Date added
Mar 6, 2026
AfCHPR Decision

Communication 432/12 – Peter Odiwuor Ngoge v Republic of Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Participation in Government
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Kenya
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Mar 6, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 734/19: J (Represented by the Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA) & Kenya Legal and Ethical Issues Network on HIV & AIDS (KELIN)) v. Namibia

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Due Diligence
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Investigation
  • Maputo Protocol
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Rape
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Sexual Offences
  • Slavery and Human Trafficking
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Women in prison
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Namibia
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • ACHPR 18.3: Protection of Rights of Women and Children
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Namibia: 22° 57′ 28″ S, 18° 29′ 25″ E
Date added
Mar 6, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 376/09 – Acleo Kalinga (represented by Rhys Davies & Ben Keith International Human Rights Advisors) v. Uganda

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Personal Liberty
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Uganda
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
Country Geolocation
Uganda: 1° 22′ 24″ N, 32° 17′ 25″ E
Date added
Mar 6, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 480/14 - Senate Masupha & Others v. the Kingdom of Lesotho

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Inheritance/Succession
  • Maputo Protocol
  • Participation in Government
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right of Women to Inheritance
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Property
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Lesotho
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 13: Right to Participate in Government
  • ACHPR 17: Right to Education
  • ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • ACHPR 18.3: Protection of Rights of Women and Children
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
Country Geolocation
Lesotho: 29° 42′ 54″ S, 28° 25′ 38″ E
Date added
Mar 6, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 758/21 – Queen Ntombikayise Ambe (Represented by Shadrack Tebeile) v Republic of South Africa

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reasonable Period of Time
Country
  • South Africa
Country Geolocation
South Africa: 30° 33′ 34″ S, 22° 56′ 15″ E
Date added
Mar 6, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 747/21: Jacobus Stephanus Van Heerden & Anor V. The Republic of South Africa

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • South Africa
Country Geolocation
South Africa: 30° 33′ 34″ S, 22° 56′ 15″ E
Date added
Mar 6, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 588/15 Minority Rights Group International and Environnement Ressources Naturelles et Développement (on behalf of the Batwa of Kahuzi-Biega National Park, DRC) v. Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Adequate Standard of Living
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Education
  • Forced Eviction
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Internal Displacement
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Rights of Minority Communities
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 17: Right to Education
  • ACHPR 17.2: Freedom to Participate in Community Cultural Life
  • ACHPR 17.3: Promotion/Protection of Community Values
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 21: Right to Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • ACHPR 22: Peoples' Right to Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • ACHPR 24: Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience
Country Geolocation
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E
Date added
Mar 6, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 671/17 - Ahmed Abdel Hady El-Sihaimy v. Egypt

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Country
  • Egypt
Country Geolocation
Egypt: 26° 49′ 14″ N, 30° 48′ 9″ E
Date added
Mar 6, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 607/16 - Famille de Feu Juvenal Habyarimana c. Burundi

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Burundi
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
  • ACHPR 10: Right to Freedom of Association
  • ACHPR 10.1: Freedom of association
  • ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • ACHPR 18.1: Protection of the family
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 26 : Duty to Guarantee Independence of Courts
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 9.2: Right to Express and Disseminate Opinions Within the law
Country Geolocation
Burundi: 3° 22′ 23″ S, 29° 55′ 8″ E
Date added
Mar 6, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 803/22 - Abdulrashid Abshir Warsame v. The Federal Republic of Somalia

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reasonable Period of Time
Country Geolocation
Somalia: 5° 9′ 8″ N, 46° 11′ 59″ E
Date added
Feb 25, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 476/14 - Magdy Moustafa El- Baghdady v. Sudan

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Coercion / Duress
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Property
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Sudan
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
Country Geolocation
Sudan: 12° 51′ 46″ N, 30° 13′ 3″ E
Date added
Feb 25, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 668/17 - Peter Odiwuor Ngoge v. Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reasonable Period of Time
Country
  • Kenya
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Feb 25, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 587/15 - Radio Publique Africaine (represented by Maître Lambert Nigarura) v. Burundi

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Information / Digital Rights
  • Right to Property
  • Telecommunications Regulation
Country
  • Burundi
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 12: Right to Freedom of Movement
  • ACHPR 12.1: Right to freedom of movement and residence within borders of State of legal residence
  • ACHPR 13: Right to Participate in Government
  • ACHPR 13.1: Right to participate freely in government
Country Geolocation
Burundi: 3° 22′ 23″ S, 29° 55′ 8″ E
Date added
Feb 24, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 575/15 - Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Al-Beltagy v. Egypt

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Egypt
Country Geolocation
Egypt: 26° 49′ 14″ N, 30° 48′ 9″ E
Date added
Feb 24, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 686/18 - Association des Femmes Avocates Défenseurs des Droits Humains, Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa & Equality Now v. DRC

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Maputo Protocol
  • Military Offences
  • Personal Liberty
  • Rape
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Property
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Sexual Offences
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
Country Geolocation
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E
Date added
Feb 24, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 474/14 - Family of the late Jean-Claude Ndimumahoro v. Burundi

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Participation in Government
  • Personal Liberty
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Family
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Burundi
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 10: Right to Freedom of Association
  • ACHPR 10.1: Freedom of association
  • ACHPR 13: Right to Participate in Government
  • ACHPR 13.1: Right to participate freely in government
  • ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • ACHPR 18.1: Protection of the family
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 9.2: Right to Express and Disseminate Opinions Within the law
Country Geolocation
Burundi: 3° 22′ 23″ S, 29° 55′ 8″ E
Date added
Feb 24, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 706/18 - MUZITO FUMUTSHI Adolphe v. DRC

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Country Geolocation
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E
Date added
Feb 24, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 459/13 - Devendranath Hurnam v. Mauritius

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Country
  • Mauritius
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
Country Geolocation
Mauritius: 20° 20′ 54″ S, 57° 33′ 8″ E
Date added
Feb 23, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 578/15 - Dr. Hossam Aboubakr Elseddik Eishahht Abouelezz v. Egypt

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Egypt
Country Geolocation
Egypt: 26° 49′ 14″ N, 30° 48′ 9″ E
Date added
Feb 23, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 778/22 - Kamilya Mohammedi Tuweni and 4 Others (Represented by REDRESS) v. Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reasonable Period of Time
Country
  • Kenya
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Feb 23, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 629/16 - Khalid Mohamed Al Maghawry Mohamed Zakaria & Another (Represented by Dalia Lotfy) v. Egypt

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Egypt
Country Geolocation
Egypt: 26° 49′ 14″ N, 30° 48′ 9″ E
Date added
Feb 23, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 684/18 - Seth Appiah-Mensah v. Ghana

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Ghana
Country Geolocation
Ghana: 7° 56′ 47″ N, 1° 1′ 23″ W
Date added
Feb 23, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 600/16 - Patrick Gabaakanye (represented by Dingake Law Partners, DITSHWANELO and REPRIEVE v. Botswana

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Botswana
Country Geolocation
Botswana: 22° 19′ 43″ S, 24° 41′ 6″ E
Date added
Feb 23, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 621/16 - Fadel El-Mawala Hosny Ahemad (Represented by Justice and AMAN for Human Rights) v. Egypt

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Egypt
Country Geolocation
Egypt: 26° 49′ 14″ N, 30° 48′ 9″ E
Date added
Feb 23, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 695/18 - Mr. Abadir M. Ibrahim (representing Mr. Zelalem Kibret) v. Ethiopia

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Ethiopia
Country Geolocation
Ethiopia: 9° 8′ 42″ N, 40° 29′ 23″ E
Date added
Feb 23, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 298/05 - Roy Bennett (Represented by Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights) v. Zimbabwe

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Investigation
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Participation in Government
  • Personal Liberty
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 10: Right to Freedom of Association
  • ACHPR 10.1: Freedom of association
  • ACHPR 11: Right to Freedom of Assembly
  • ACHPR 13: Right to Participate in Government
  • ACHPR 13.1: Right to participate freely in government
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
Country Geolocation
Zimbabwe: 19° 0′ 56″ S, 29° 9′ 17″ E
Date added
Feb 23, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 716/19 - Three Jehovah's Witnesses (Represented by Lawyers Associated for Human Rights in Africa) v. The State of Eritrea

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Eritrea
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
Country Geolocation
Eritrea: 15° 10′ 46″ N, 39° 46′ 56″ E
Date added
Feb 23, 2026
ACHPR Decision
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Communication 461/13 - Eskinder Nega Fenta and Reyoot Alemu (Represented by Media Legal Defence Initiative and Freedom Now) v. Ethiopia

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Women in prison
Country
  • Ethiopia
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
Country Geolocation
Ethiopia: 9° 8′ 42″ N, 40° 29′ 23″ E
Date added
Feb 20, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 419/12 - The Indigenous Peoples of the Lower Omo (Represented by Survival International Trust) v. Ethiopia

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Land Rights
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Self-Determination
Country
  • Ethiopia
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 22: Peoples' Right to Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • ACHPR 22.1: Right to Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Country Geolocation
Ethiopia: 9° 8′ 42″ N, 40° 29′ 23″ E
Date added
Feb 20, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 589/15 - Johannes Jurie Botha v. Mauritius

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reasonable Period of Time
Country
  • Mauritius
Country Geolocation
Mauritius: 20° 20′ 54″ S, 57° 33′ 8″ E
Date added
Feb 10, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 377/09 - Menduzaki Patricia Monakali and others v. South Africa

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Adequate Standard of Living
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Education
  • Equality
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Education
Country
  • South Africa
Country Geolocation
South Africa: 30° 33′ 34″ S, 22° 56′ 15″ E
Date added
Feb 10, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 627/16 - Essam Ahmed Mahmoud El-Haddad (represented by Abdullah Ahmad Mohammad Al-Haddad and the Alliance for Human Rights) v. Egypt

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reasonable Period of Time
Country
  • Egypt
Country Geolocation
Egypt: 26° 49′ 14″ N, 30° 48′ 9″ E
Date added
Feb 10, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 417/12 - Association pour les droits de l'homme et l'univers carcéral (ADHUC) v. Republique du Congo

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Congo
Country Geolocation
Republic of the Congo: 0° 13′ 41″ S, 15° 49′ 40″ E
Date added
Feb 10, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 418/12 - Chief Essien Akpabio & Lady Apostole Helen Akpabio (represented by lawyer Victor Ukutt) v. Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Nigeria
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Feb 10, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 731/19 - Dorah Namasiku Likukela v. Zambia

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reasonable Period of Time
Country
  • Zambia
Country Geolocation
Zambia: 13° 8′ 2″ S, 27° 50′ 58″ E
Date added
Feb 10, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 766/21 - Alex Nain Saab Moran (representado pelo Advogado Senior Femi Falana) contra a Republica de Cabo Verde

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Cape Verde
Country Geolocation
Cape Verde: 16° 32′ 20″ N, 23° 2′ 30″ W
Date added
Feb 10, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 704/18 - Berhane Abrehe Kidane (represented by Solomon Weldekirstos and Eritrean Law Society) v. Eritrea

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Participation in Government
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Eritrea
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 12: Right to Freedom of Movement
  • ACHPR 12:2: Right to leave any country including his own, and to return to his country
  • ACHPR 12.1: Right to freedom of movement and residence within borders of State of legal residence
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 16.1: Right to Enjoy the Best Attainable State of Physical and Mental Health
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 9.2: Right to Express and Disseminate Opinions Within the law
Country Geolocation
Eritrea: 15° 10′ 46″ N, 39° 46′ 56″ E
Date added
Feb 9, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 471/14 - Meriam Yahia Ibrahim and three more v. Sudan

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Pregnant women / mothers (with infant) in conflict with the law
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Family
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Women in prison
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Sudan
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 12: Right to Freedom of Movement
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience
Country Geolocation
Sudan: 12° 51′ 46″ N, 30° 13′ 3″ E
Date added
Feb 9, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 744/20 - Justin Ndoundangoye (represented by Barrister Calvin Job) v. Gabon

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reasonable Period of Time
Country
  • Gabon
Country Geolocation
Gabon: 0° 48′ 13″ S, 11° 36′ 34″ E
Date added
Feb 9, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 774/21 - Phillip Nkosikhona Simelane (represented by Mr. Shadrack Tebeile) v. South Africa

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reasonable Period of Time
Country
  • South Africa
Country Geolocation
South Africa: 30° 33′ 34″ S, 22° 56′ 15″ E
Date added
Feb 9, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 642/16 - Maison Shalom Burundi c Republique du Burundi

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Application Withdrawn
Country
  • Burundi
Country Geolocation
Burundi: 3° 22′ 23″ S, 29° 55′ 8″ E
Date added
Feb 9, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 741/20 - Christian Patrichi TANASA (represente par Calvin JOB, avocat) c Republique du Gabon

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • res judicata
Country
  • Gabon
Country Geolocation
Gabon: 0° 48′ 13″ S, 11° 36′ 34″ E
Date added
Feb 9, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 660/17 - Jenny Naluwa Cherubala c. République démocratique du Congo

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Country Geolocation
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E
Date added
Feb 9, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 709/19 - Senateur Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo c. Republique democratique du Congo

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
Country Geolocation
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E
Date added
Feb 9, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 582/15 - X (Represented by Lawyers for Justice in Libya and REDRESS) v Libya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Libya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
Country Geolocation
Libya: 32° 33′ 21″ N, 13° 16′ 48″ E
Date added
Feb 9, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 582/15 - X (Represented by Lawyers for Justice in Libya and REDRESS) v Libya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Libya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
Country Geolocation
Libya: 32° 33′ 21″ N, 13° 16′ 48″ E
Date added
Feb 9, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 402/11 & 420/12 - Sudanese Civilians in South Kordofan and Blue Nile (represented by Sudan Democracy First Group, REDRESS, Human Rights v. Sudan

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Enforced disappearance
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Land Rights
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Rape
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Family
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Information / Digital Rights
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Self-Determination
  • Rights of Minority Communities
  • Serious and Massive Violation of Human Rights
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Sexual Offences
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Country
  • Sudan
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 12: Right to Freedom of Movement
  • ACHPR 12.1: Right to freedom of movement and residence within borders of State of legal residence
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • ACHPR 19: Right of All Peoples to Equality and Rights
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 20 : Right to Self-Determination
  • ACHPR 21: Right to Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • ACHPR 21.1: People's right to freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources
  • ACHPR 21.2: Right to the lawful recovery of property by dispossessed people
  • ACHPR 23: Right to National and International Security and Peace
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 3:2: Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law.
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
  • ACHPR 9.1: Right to Receive Information
Country Geolocation
Sudan: 12° 51′ 46″ N, 30° 13′ 3″ E
Date added
Feb 6, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 455/13 - Abubaker Ahmed Mohamed and 28 Others (represented by X and Y) v. Ethiopia

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Coercion / Duress
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Ethiopia
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
  • ACHPR 10: Right to Freedom of Association
  • ACHPR 11: Right to Freedom of Assembly
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience
Country Geolocation
Ethiopia: 9° 8′ 42″ N, 40° 29′ 23″ E
Date added
Feb 6, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 502/14 - The S.A. (represented by REDRESS) v. DRC

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Maputo Protocol
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
Country Geolocation
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E
Date added
Feb 5, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 516/15 - Peter Ngoge and Everlyene Ekea v. Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reasonable Period of Time
Country
  • Kenya
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Feb 5, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 796/22 - Rose Modong Samuel and Three Others (Represented by John Gerry & Co. Legal Practitioners) v. South Sudan

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Forced Eviction
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Land Rights
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
Country
  • South Sudan
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 10: Right to Freedom of Association
  • ACHPR 12: Right to Freedom of Movement
  • ACHPR 12:2: Right to leave any country including his own, and to return to his country
  • ACHPR 12.1: Right to freedom of movement and residence within borders of State of legal residence
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 16.1: Right to Enjoy the Best Attainable State of Physical and Mental Health
  • ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • ACHPR 18.1: Protection of the family
  • ACHPR 18.3: Protection of Rights of Women and Children
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 25: Duty to promote and ensure respect of the rights and freedoms contained in the Charter
  • ACHPR 26 : Duty to Guarantee Independence of Courts
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
Country Geolocation
South Sudan: 6° 52′ 37″ N, 31° 18′ 25″ E
Date added
Feb 5, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 454/13 - Nde Ningo v. The Republic of Cameroon

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Cameroon
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
  • ACHPR 7.1.b : Innocent Until Proven Guilty
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Cameroon: 7° 22′ 11″ N, 12° 21′ 17″ E
Date added
Feb 5, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 730/19 - Le Rassemblement Malien pour la Fraternite et le Progres c. La Republique du Mali

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Mali
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
Date added
Feb 5, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 485/14: Peter Odiwuor Ngoge v Kenya and 535/15 - Peter Odiwuor Ngoge and Joseph Njau v. Republic of Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reasonable Period of Time
Country
  • Kenya
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Feb 5, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 650/17 - Kum Bezeng and 75 Others (Represented by Professor Carlson Anyangwe) v. The Republic of Cameroon

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Country
  • Cameroon
Country Geolocation
Cameroon: 7° 22′ 11″ N, 12° 21′ 17″ E
Date added
Feb 5, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 564/15 - Community Law Centre, University of the Western Cape & Alliance Africa v. The Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality
  • Maputo Protocol
  • Right to Health
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Feb 4, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 424/12 - Samira Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud and Rasha Ali Abdel-Rahman (Represented by the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights and Interights) v. The Arabic Republic of Egypt

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Sexual Offences
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Egypt
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 11: Right to Freedom of Assembly
  • ACHPR 18.3: Protection of Rights of Women and Children
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 26 : Duty to Guarantee Independence of Courts
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 9.2: Right to Express and Disseminate Opinions Within the law
Country Geolocation
Egypt: 26° 49′ 14″ N, 30° 48′ 9″ E
Date added
Feb 4, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 702/18 - Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi c. Union des Comores

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country Geolocation
Comoros: 11° 38′ 44″ S, 43° 19′ 60″ E
Date added
Feb 4, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 515/15 & Communication 527/15 - Peter Ngoge & Julius Anyango v. The Republic of Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reasonable Period of Time
Country
  • Kenya
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Feb 4, 2026
ACHPR Decision
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Communication 728/19 - Ntahoturi Idelfonse c. La Republique du Burundi

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Burundi
Country Geolocation
Burundi: 3° 22′ 23″ S, 29° 55′ 8″ E
Date added
Feb 4, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 738/20 - Monsieur ZOGO ANDELA Achille Benoit c. la Republique du Cameroun

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reasonable Period of Time
  • res judicata
Country
  • Cameroon
Country Geolocation
Cameroon: 7° 22′ 11″ N, 12° 21′ 17″ E
Date added
Feb 4, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 649/17 - Mouhamadou Moctar Mbaye c. Senegal

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Senegal
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
Date added
Feb 4, 2026
ACHPR Decision

Communication 599/16 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa v the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Information
Country
  • Ethiopia
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 10: Right to Freedom of Association
  • ACHPR 11: Right to Freedom of Assembly
  • ACHPR 13: Right to Participate in Government
  • ACHPR 13.1: Right to participate freely in government
Country Geolocation
Ethiopia: 9° 8′ 42″ N, 40° 29′ 23″ E
Date added
Feb 3, 2026
ACHPR Decision

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Due Diligence
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Right to Life
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
Country
  • Togo
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Dec 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Militia operations / Armed conflicts
  • Right to Physical and Moral Integrity
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 7, 2025
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Dec 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Complicity in Crime
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Due Diligence
  • Harmful Traditional Practices
  • Investigation
  • Personal security
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Regional Human Rights Laws
  • Right to Dignity
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 8, 2025
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
Date added
Dec 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Personal Liberty
  • Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms
  • Reasonable Period of Time
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 16, 2025
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
Date added
Dec 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Abuse of Presidential Powers
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Constitutional Law
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Non Compliance
  • Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
May 16, 2025
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
Date added
Dec 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Dismissed Without Notice
  • Due Diligence
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Jurisdiction
  • Non Compliance
  • Parties to a Suit
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 7, 2025
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Dec 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Right to Practice a Profession
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Jul 2, 2025
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Comoros: 11° 38′ 44″ S, 43° 19′ 60″ E
Date added
Dec 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Jurisdiction
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Public Protest
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Physical and Moral Integrity
  • Serious and Massive Violation of Human Rights
  • Use of force
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 3, 2025
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
Date added
Dec 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Due Diligence
  • False Imprisonment
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Impunity
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • State Internal Security
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 9, 2025
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Dec 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Competence of the Court
  • Dismissed Without Notice
  • Jurisdiction
  • Non Compliance
  • Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
ECOWAS Court declares itself incompetent
Year Decided
May 15, 2025
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
Date added
Dec 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Abuse of Power
  • Admissibility
  • Extension of Time
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Jurisdiction
  • Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms
  • Revision of Judgment
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jul 3, 2025
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Dec 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Amnesty
  • Competence of the Court
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Investigation
  • Jurisdiction
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Physical and Moral Integrity
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 8, 2025
Date added
Dec 1, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Dec 1, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Abuse of Power
  • Admissibility
  • Arbitrary Restriction
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Jurisdiction
  • State Internal Security
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 9, 2025
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
Date added
Dec 1, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Dec 1, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Dec 1, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Dec 1, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Dec 1, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
  • Jurisdiction
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
May 14, 2025
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Nov 27, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Nov 27, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Nov 27, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Jurisdiction
  • Right to Health
Country
  • Cape Verde
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 7, 2025
Country Geolocation
Cape Verde: 16° 32′ 20″ N, 23° 2′ 30″ W
Date added
Nov 26, 2025
ECOWAS Court

MOSES ABIODUN V FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Human Rights Violations
  • IHRDA
  • Jurisdiction
  • Personal Liberty
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Reasonable Period of Time
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
May 15, 2025
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Nov 25, 2025
ECOWAS Court

Kolawole O.A. Koiki v Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Human Rights Violations
  • IHRDA
  • Jurisdiction
  • Reasonable Period of Time
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 17, 2025
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Nov 25, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Competence of the Court
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Parties to a Suit
  • Reasonable Period of Time
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 13, 2025
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Nov 13, 2025
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/41/25 - FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA v GREGORY J. TODD

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Competence of the Court
  • Domestic/National Laws
  • Extension of Time
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Jurisdiction
  • Non Compliance
  • Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms
  • Regional Judicial Bodies
  • Revision of Judgment
Country
  • Nigeria
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Nov 13, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Death Sentence
  • Due Diligence
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Jurisdiction
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 9, 2025
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Nov 11, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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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
Date added
Nov 11, 2025
ECOWAS Court

ABDOURAHAMANE SANOH AND 7 ORS V. STATE OF GUINEA

Preview
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
Date added
Nov 10, 2025
ECOWAS Court

668/17 Peter Odiwuor Ngoge V Kenya

Preview
Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Kenya
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Oct 2, 2025
ACHPR Decision

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jun 5, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jun 4, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jun 4, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jun 4, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jun 3, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jun 3, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jun 3, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Feb 28, 2025
Date added
Jun 3, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jun 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jun 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jun 2, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Reparations / Remedies
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 14, 2025
Date added
May 22, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
May 22, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
May 21, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
May 20, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
May 20, 2025
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/01/25 - Khalifa Abiola & Ors v. Nigeria

Preview
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Militia operations / Armed conflicts
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Feb 28, 2025
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
May 20, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
  • Trafficking / Use of contraband
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 21, 2024
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
May 19, 2025
ECOWAS Court

014/2024 - Aliyu Suleiman v. African Union & African Union Commission

Preview
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • AfCHPR Manifest Lack of Jurisdiction
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • AU/AU Organ
Date added
Apr 17, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

034/2019 - N'guessan Yao Ange v. Côte d'Ivoire

Preview
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Apr 17, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

Communication 700/18 - IHRDA & Ors v. DRC

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Military Offences
  • Military Tribunals
  • Militia operations / Armed conflicts
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E
Date added
Apr 16, 2025
ACHPR Decision

025/2018 - Bonifance Alistedes v. Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Rape
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Sexual Offences
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 11, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

020/2020 - Houngue Eric Noudehouenou v. Benin

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Benin
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
Date added
Apr 10, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

008/2019 - Brahim Ayed v. Tunisia

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Fraud
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Information
Country
  • Tunisia
Country Geolocation
Tunisia: 33° 53′ 13″ N, 9° 32′ 15″ E
Date added
Apr 9, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

004/2021 - Kouadio Kobena Fory v. Côte d'Ivoire

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Apr 3, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

003/2018 - Ladslaus Chalula v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 3, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

037/2020 - Harouna Dicko & Ors v. Burkina Faso

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Domestic/National Laws
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Country Geolocation
Burkina Faso: 12° 14′ 18″ N, 1° 33′ 42″ W
Date added
Mar 20, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

012/2018 - Glory Cyriaque Hossou v. Benin

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Domestic/National Laws
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Benin
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
Date added
Mar 19, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

029/2019 - Doumbia Moussa v. Côte d'Ivoire

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Theft
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Mar 19, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

027/2018 - Lameck Bazil v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 18, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

015/2018 - Kija Nestory Jinyamu v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Death Sentence
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 17, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

030/2018 - Edison Simon Mwombeki v. Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Rape
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 10, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

024/2018 - Gerald Koroso Kalonge v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Family
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 10, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

023/2018 - Rashidi Romani Nyerere v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Mar 6, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

001/2022 - Misozi Charles Chanthunya v. Malawi

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Life imprisonment
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Malawi
Country Geolocation
Malawi: 13° 15′ 16″ S, 34° 18′ 5″ E
Date added
Mar 5, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

016/2021 - Samia Zorgati v. Tunisia

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Abuse of Presidential Powers
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Self-Determination
Country
  • Tunisia
Country Geolocation
Tunisia: 33° 53′ 13″ N, 9° 32′ 15″ E
Date added
Mar 5, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

010/2024 - Joseph Letuya & 14 Ors v. Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
Country
  • Kenya
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Mar 5, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

019/2018 - Centre for Human Rights & 2 Ors v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Education
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • IHRDA
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 17: Right to Education
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Feb 11, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

009/2023 - Safinaz Ben Ali & Lamia Jendoubi v. Tunisia

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Information
Country
  • Tunisia
Country Geolocation
Tunisia: 33° 53′ 13″ N, 9° 32′ 15″ E
Date added
Feb 11, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

051/2016 - Nzigiyimana Zabron v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Death Sentence
  • Life imprisonment
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Feb 11, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

016/2019 - Lompo Bahanla v. Burkina Faso

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Life imprisonment
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Country Geolocation
Burkina Faso: 12° 14′ 18″ N, 1° 33′ 42″ W
Date added
Feb 10, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

031/2017 - Kabalabala Kadumbagula & Daud Magunga v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Life imprisonment
  • Rape
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Feb 10, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

015/2016 - Habiyalimana Augustino & Muburu Abdulkarim v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Refugees / Asylum Seekers
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Feb 10, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

017/2019, 018/2019, & 019/2019 - Goh Taudier & Ors v. Cote d’Ivoire

Preview
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Feb 10, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

048/2016 - Dominick Damian v. Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Feb 7, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

017/2018 - Dadu Sumano Kilagela v. Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Feb 6, 2025
AfCHPR Decision

ECW/CCJ/JUD/43/24 - Melville Roberts v. Gambia

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Rape
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Gambia
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 3, 2024
Country Geolocation
Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W
Date added
Feb 6, 2025
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/42/24 - Association des victimes de la torture (ASVITTO) & Anor v. Togo

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Association
  • Reasonable Period of Time
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Nov 22, 2024
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Feb 6, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 3, 2024
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Feb 4, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Ghana
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 22, 2024
Country Geolocation
Ghana: 7° 56′ 47″ N, 1° 1′ 23″ W
Date added
Feb 4, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Kidnapping/Sequestration
  • Personal security
  • Right to Life
  • Terrorism
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Nov 13, 2024
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Jan 30, 2025
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/38/24 - Glory Okolie & 2 Ors v. Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Rape
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Sexual Offences
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 21, 2024
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Jan 29, 2025
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/36/24 - Chukwuemeka Edeh v. Nigeria

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 14, 2024
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Jan 29, 2025
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/37/24 - Hassan Kargbo & 7 Ors v. Sierra Leone

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • IHRDA
  • Personal security
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Public Protest
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 14, 2024
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
Date added
Jan 24, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Domestic/National Laws
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
  • Police Brutality and Offences
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 7, 2024
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
Date added
Jan 23, 2025
ECOWAS Court

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

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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
Date added
Jan 23, 2025
ECOWAS Court

021/2018 - Boukary Waliss v. Benin

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Benin
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
Date added
Oct 10, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

023/2017 - Amadou Dembele & 3 Ors v. Mali

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Domestic/National Laws
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Mali
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
Date added
Oct 10, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

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

Preview
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
Date added
Sep 10, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Sep 9, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 28, 2008
Date added
Sep 9, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Sep 4, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Sep 4, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Sep 2, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Sep 2, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Aug 20, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Aug 19, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Freedom of Movement
Country
  • Non-State Actor
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
May 27, 2005
Date added
Aug 19, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Aug 16, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Provisional/interim measures
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 30, 2021
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
Date added
Aug 14, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Aug 14, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Jurisdiction
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Ruled admissible
Year Decided
Feb 5, 2020
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Aug 14, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Participation in Government
  • Provisional/interim measures
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jan 30, 2020
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
Date added
Aug 14, 2024
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/07/20 - Alex Nain Saab Moran v. Cape Verde

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Extradition
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Money Laundering
  • Provisional/interim measures
  • Right to Health
Country
  • Cape Verde
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 2, 2020
Country Geolocation
Cape Verde: 16° 32′ 20″ N, 23° 2′ 30″ W
Date added
Aug 14, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Domestic/National Laws
  • Massive Human Rights Violations
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled admissible
Year Decided
Dec 10, 2019
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Aug 14, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Year Decided
Nov 11, 2019
Date added
Aug 13, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Human Rights Violations
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
May 16, 2019
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Aug 13, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Participation in Government
  • Provisional/interim measures
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 8, 2019
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
Date added
Aug 13, 2024
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/02/18 - Sana Canté v. Guinea Bissau

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Country
  • Guinea Bissau
Year Decided
Nov 7, 2018
Country Geolocation
Guinea-Bissau: 11° 48′ 13″ N, 15° 10′ 49″ W
Date added
Aug 12, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Indigenous Communities
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Feb 1, 2018
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Aug 12, 2024
ECOWAS Court

Communication 599/16 - Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights & IHRDA v. Ethiopia

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Ethiopia
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 10: Right to Freedom of Association
  • ACHPR 11: Right to Freedom of Assembly
  • ACHPR 13.1: Right to participate freely in government
Country Geolocation
Ethiopia: 9° 8′ 42″ N, 40° 29′ 23″ E
Date added
Aug 1, 2024
ACHPR Decision

Communcation 588/15 - Minority Rights Group & Environnement, Ressources Naturelles et Développement (on behalf of the Batwa of Kahuzi-Biega National Park, DRC) v. Democratic Republic of Congo

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Rights of Minority Communities
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 17: Right to Education
  • ACHPR 17.2: Freedom to Participate in Community Cultural Life
  • ACHPR 17.3: Promotion/Protection of Community Values
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 21: Right to Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • ACHPR 22: Peoples' Right to Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • ACHPR 24: Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience
Country Geolocation
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E
Date added
Aug 1, 2024
ACHPR Decision

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

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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
Date added
Jul 25, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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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
Date added
Jul 25, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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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
Date added
Jul 25, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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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
Date added
Jul 25, 2024
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/RUL/01/24 - Portia Otto Alana & 2 Ors v. Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Military Offences
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled admissible
Year Decided
Jun 6, 2024
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Jul 23, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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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
Date added
Jul 22, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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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
Date added
Jul 19, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Interpretation of Judgement
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jun 6, 2024
Date added
Jul 19, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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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
Date added
Jul 19, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jul 19, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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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
Date added
Jul 19, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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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
Date added
Jul 19, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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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
Date added
Jul 17, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jul 17, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jul 17, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jul 17, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jul 16, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Jul 16, 2024
ECOWAS Court

Communication 511/15 - Dr. Amin Mekki Medani & Mr. Farouq Abu Eissa v. Sudan

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
Country
  • Sudan
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 10: Right to Freedom of Association
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
  • ACHPR 9.2: Right to Express and Disseminate Opinions Within the law
Country Geolocation
Sudan: 12° 51′ 46″ N, 30° 13′ 3″ E
Date added
Jul 11, 2024
ACHPR Decision

Communication 626/16 - Philip Forsang Ndikum (Represented by Ndikum Law Offices) v. Cameroon

Preview
Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Cameroon
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
Country Geolocation
Cameroon: 7° 22′ 11″ N, 12° 21′ 17″ E
Date added
Jul 11, 2024
ACHPR Decision

Communication 443/13 - Safia Ishaq Mohammed Issa (Represented by The Redress Trust) v. Sudan

Preview
Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Kidnapping/Sequestration
  • Personal Liberty
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Rape
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Sexual Offences
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Sudan
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 10.1: Freedom of association
  • ACHPR 11: Right to Freedom of Assembly
  • ACHPR 12:2: Right to leave any country including his own, and to return to his country
  • ACHPR 12.1: Right to freedom of movement and residence within borders of State of legal residence
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
  • ACHPR 9.2: Right to Express and Disseminate Opinions Within the law
Country Geolocation
Sudan: 12° 51′ 46″ N, 30° 13′ 3″ E
Date added
Jul 11, 2024
ACHPR Decision

Communication 473/14- Family of Late Jackson Ndikuriyo v. Burundi

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Personal Liberty
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Burundi
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 18.1: Protection of the family
  • ACHPR 26 : Duty to Guarantee Independence of Courts
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
  • ACHPR 9.2: Right to Express and Disseminate Opinions Within the law
Country Geolocation
Burundi: 3° 22′ 23″ S, 29° 55′ 8″ E
Date added
Jul 11, 2024
ACHPR Decision

Communication 470/14 - Ibrahim Almaz Deng & 6 Ors (Represented by IHRDA) v. Sudan

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • IHRDA
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Sudan
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Sudan: 12° 51′ 46″ N, 30° 13′ 3″ E
Date added
Jul 11, 2024
ACHPR Decision

Communication 478/14 - Djibouti v. Eritrea

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Application Withdrawn
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Country
  • Eritrea
Date added
Jul 11, 2024
ACHPR Decision

Communication 687/18 - Family of late Banombi Sylvain (represented by the Congolese Human Rights Observatory & IHRDA) v. Congo.

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • IHRDA
  • Personal Liberty
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Congo
Country Geolocation
Republic of the Congo: 0° 13′ 41″ S, 15° 49′ 40″ E
Date added
Jul 11, 2024
ACHPR Decision

Communication 396/11 – Mohammed Abderrahim El Sharkawi (represented by EIPR & OSJI) v. Egypt

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Egypt
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • ACHPR 18.1: Protection of the family
  • ACHPR 26 : Duty to Guarantee Independence of Courts
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
  • ACHPR 7.1.b : Innocent Until Proven Guilty
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
  • ACHPR 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience
Country Geolocation
Egypt: 26° 49′ 14″ N, 30° 48′ 9″ E
Date added
Jul 3, 2024
ACHPR Decision

Comm 396 11 En

Date added
Jul 3, 2024
Case Document

Communication 430/12 – Gabriel Shumba & Ors (represented by Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights) v. Zimbabwe

Preview
Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Citizenship/Nationality and Related Rights
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Information
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Country Geolocation
Zimbabwe: 19° 0′ 56″ S, 29° 9′ 17″ E
Date added
Jul 3, 2024
ACHPR Decision

Communication 430 12 En

Date added
Jul 3, 2024
Case Document

Communication 626 16 Fr

Date added
Jul 3, 2024
Case Document

ECW/CCJ/JUD/58/23 - Ismaila Haidara & Ors v. Mali

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Fraud
  • Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
  • Mismanagement of Public Resources
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 15, 2023
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
Date added
Jun 11, 2024
ECOWAS Court

022/2018 - Youssouf Traore & 9 Ors v. Mali

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Dismissed Without Notice
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Mali
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
Date added
May 6, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

043/2016 - Shabani Menge v. Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
May 6, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

030/2016 - Romward William v. Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
May 6, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

032/2019 - Oulai Marius v. Côte d’Ivoire

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Theft
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Apr 29, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

026/2017 - Mauridi Swedi alias Mswezi Kalijo v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Theft
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 29, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

033/2016 - Makungu Misalaba v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Death Sentence
  • Life imprisonment
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Reasonable Period of Time
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 29, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

011/2021 - Lehady Vinagnon Soglo v. Benin

Preview
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Mismanagement of Public Resources
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Benin
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
Date added
Apr 29, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

012/2021 - Landry Angelo Adelakoun & Ors v. Benin

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
Country
  • Benin
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
Date added
Apr 29, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

029/2016 - Kachukura Nshekanabo Kakobeka v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 24, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

044/2016 - John Mwita v. Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Theft
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 23, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

003/2016 - John Lazaro v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 23, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

036/2016 - Ibrahim Yusuph Calist Bonge & 2 Ors v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 22, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

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

Preview
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
Date added
Apr 22, 2024
ECOWAS Court

014/2017 - Hassan Bundala Swaga v. Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Life imprisonment
  • Rape
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 22, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

034/2016 - Haruna Juma v. Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Theft
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 19, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

017/2016 - Deogratius Nicolaus Jeshi v. Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Theft
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 19, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

050/2016 - Crospery Gabriel & Ernest Mutakyawa v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 18, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

049/2016 - Chrizant John v. Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 18, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

045/2016 - Charo Said Kimilu & Mbwana Rua Kubo v. Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Trafficking / Use of contraband
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 18, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

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

Preview
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
Date added
Apr 16, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

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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
Date added
Apr 16, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Mar 19, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Interpretation of Ruling/Judgment
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom of Association
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 15, 2023
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
Date added
Mar 19, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Mar 14, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 7, 2023
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Mar 14, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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

Preview
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
Date added
Mar 14, 2024
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/42/23 - Ousmane Sonko v. Senegal

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 17, 2023
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
Date added
Mar 14, 2024
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/51/23 - Patrick Eholor v. Nigeria

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • False Imprisonment
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Dec 7, 2023
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Mar 14, 2024
ECOWAS Court

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