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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Admissibility

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: May 18, 2026

Date added: Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Personal Liberty
Right to Self-Determination

Country

Ghana

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 16, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 22, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Ruling

Keywords

Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Movement
Right to Property

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: May 18, 2026

Date added: Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Joint Declaration of Judges

Keywords

Admissibility

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Jun 25, 2026

Date added: Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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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

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Child Abuse/Exploitation
Child Marriage
Freedom from Discrimination
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Sierra Leone

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 25, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Movement
Right to Dignity

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Jun 23, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Right to Fair Trial

Country

Côte d'Ivoire

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Jun 25, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Right to Health

Country

Cape Verde

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Jun 25, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Citizenship/Nationality and Related Rights
Freedom of Movement

Country

Ghana

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 23, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Education
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
Right to Dignity
Right to Health
Right to Work

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 24, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Dignity
Right to Information
Right to Work

Country

Ghana

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 24, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 22, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Right to Information
Right to Property

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 18, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 20, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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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

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

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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

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Work

Country

Togo

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 18, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 13, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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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

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Admissibility

Country

Côte d'Ivoire

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: May 18, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 13, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Detention Facilities/Conditions
Personal Liberty
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 15, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 13, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Participation in Government
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 15, 2026

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

Date added: Jul 13, 2026

ECOWAS Court

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 7, 2025

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

Date added: Dec 2, 2025

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Sierra Leone

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 8, 2025

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

Date added: Dec 2, 2025

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Guinea

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: May 16, 2025

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

Date added: Dec 2, 2025

ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

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

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: May 16, 2025

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

Date added: Dec 2, 2025

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