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005/2019 - Issiaka Keïta & Ors v. Mali

Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Mali
ACHPR Rights Alleged to be Violated
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • 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 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
ACHPR Rights Not Violated
  • 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 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Outcome
  • Decided on Merits
Duration of Procedure
Feb 21, 2019 ~ Sep 5, 2023
Case Timeline
  • Feb 21, 2019 ~ Sep 5, 2023
Date added
Nov 15, 2023
AfCHPR Matter

024/2017 - Hamisi Mashishanga v. Tanzania

Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Theft
Country
  • Tanzania
ACHPR Rights Alleged to be Violated
  • ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 3.1: Equality before the law
  • ACHPR 3.2: Equal protection of the law
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
Outcome
  • Ruled Inadmissible
Duration of Procedure
Aug 31, 2017 ~ Dec 1, 2022
Date added
Nov 13, 2023
AfCHPR Matter

Communication 446/13 - Jennifer Williams & Ors v. Zimbabwe

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Personal Liberty
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 10.1: Freedom of association
  • ACHPR 11: Right to Freedom of Assembly
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 3.2: Equal protection of the law
  • 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
Zimbabwe: 19° 0′ 56″ S, 29° 9′ 17″ E
Date added
Nov 8, 2023
ACHPR Decision

001/2019 – Legal and Human Rights Centre and Centre for Reproductive Rights (on behalf of Tanzanian girls) v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Child Marriage
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Health
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
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
Mar 7, 2023
ACERWC Decision

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Terrorism
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 1, 2022
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
Date added
Jul 26, 2022
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Jurisdiction
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Work
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Rejected at Seizure Stage
Year Decided
Mar 30, 2022
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Jun 29, 2022
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Mar 29, 2022
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Jun 24, 2022
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 22, 2021
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Nov 12, 2021
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Association
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Benin
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Oct 20, 2021
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
Date added
Nov 11, 2021
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 22, 2021
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
Date added
Nov 10, 2021
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Personal Liberty
  • Rape
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Work
  • Sexual Offences
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 30, 2021
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Nov 9, 2021
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Due Diligence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Rape
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Apr 26, 2021
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Nov 9, 2021
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extension of Time
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Ruled admissible
Year Decided
Mar 9, 2021
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
Date added
Sep 9, 2021
ECOWAS Court

637/16 and 639/16 Mr. Mohammed Abdel Hay Faramawy and 2 Ors (Represented by Dr. Abdel Hay Faramawy and 4 Ors) v Arab Republic of Egypt

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Egypt
Country Geolocation
Egypt: 26° 49′ 14″ N, 30° 48′ 9″ E
Date added
Sep 2, 2021
ACHPR Decision

569/15 Digbeejaye Koonjul v The Republic of Mauritius

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Mauritius
Country Geolocation
Mauritius: 20° 20′ 54″ S, 57° 33′ 8″ E
Date added
Sep 1, 2021
ACHPR Decision

623/16 Miles Investments & 2 Others v. Republic of Sierra Leone

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Land Rights
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
Date added
May 31, 2021
ACHPR Decision

Burkinabe Movement for Human and Peoples’ Rights v. Burkina Faso

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Enforced disappearance
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Country Geolocation
Burkina Faso: 12° 14′ 18″ N, 1° 33′ 42″ W
Date added
Mar 3, 2021
AfCHPR Decision

211/98 Legal Resources Foundation v. Zambia

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Participation in Government
Country
  • Zambia
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 13: Right to Participate in Government
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 3.1: Equality before the law
Country Geolocation
Zambia: 13° 8′ 2″ S, 27° 50′ 58″ E
Date added
Nov 18, 2020
ACHPR Decision

341/2007 Equality Now and Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association v Federal Republic of Ethiopia

Preview
Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Child Marriage
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Kidnapping/Sequestration
  • Personal Liberty
  • Rape
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Ethiopia
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • 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 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
Country Geolocation
Ethiopia: 9° 8′ 42″ N, 40° 29′ 23″ E
Date added
Nov 16, 2020
ACHPR Decision

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Democracy
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Impunity
  • Insurrection
  • Inter-Religious Disputes
  • Internal Displacement
  • Investigation
  • Massive Human Rights Violations
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Peace and Security
  • Personal Liberty
  • Refugees / Asylum Seekers
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 20, 2020
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Oct 21, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Fraud
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 9, 2020
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
Date added
Oct 21, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 8, 2020
Country Geolocation
Tunisia: 33° 53′ 13″ N, 9° 32′ 15″ E
Date added
Oct 21, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Citizenship/Nationality and Related Rights
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Inheritance/Succession
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right of Women to Inheritance
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 9, 2020
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Oct 21, 2020
ECOWAS Court

010/2017 Mulindahabi Fidèle v Republic of Rwanda (Separate Opinion of Judges Rafâa Ben Achour and Blaise Tchikaya (26 June 2020))

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Type of Document
  • Separate Opinion
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Rwanda
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Rwanda: 1° 56′ 25″ S, 29° 52′ 26″ E
Date added
Oct 1, 2020
AfCHPR Decision

010/2017 Mulindahabi Fidèle v Republic of Rwanda

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Rwanda
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Rwanda: 1° 56′ 25″ S, 29° 52′ 26″ E
Date added
Oct 1, 2020
AfCHPR Decision

005/2017 Mulindahabi Fidèle v Republic of Rwanda (Separate Opinion of Judges Rafâa Ben Achour and Blaise Tchikaya (26 June 2020))

Preview
Type of Document
  • Separate Opinion
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Insurance Claim
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Rwanda
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Rwanda: 1° 56′ 25″ S, 29° 52′ 26″ E
Date added
Oct 1, 2020
AfCHPR Decision

005/2017 Mulindahabi Fidèle v Republic of Rwanda

Preview
Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Insurance Claim
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Rwanda
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Rwanda: 1° 56′ 25″ S, 29° 52′ 26″ E
Date added
Oct 1, 2020
AfCHPR Decision

004/2017 Mulindahabi Fidèle v Republic of Rwanda (Separate Opinion of Judges Rafâa Ben Achour and Blaise Tchikaya (26 June 2020))

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Type of Document
  • Separate Opinion
Keywords
  • Dismissed Without Notice
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Rwanda
Country Geolocation
Rwanda: 1° 56′ 25″ S, 29° 52′ 26″ E
Date added
Oct 1, 2020
AfCHPR Decision

004/2017 Mulindahabi Fidèle v Republic of Rwanda

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Dismissed Without Notice
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Rwanda
Country Geolocation
Rwanda: 1° 56′ 25″ S, 29° 52′ 26″ E
Date added
Oct 1, 2020
AfCHPR Decision

025/2015 – Majid Goa aliad Vedatus v. United Republic of Tanzania

Preview
Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Rape
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
Oct 1, 2020
AfCHPR Decision

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