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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/32/22 - Adama Vandi v. Sierra Leone

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Investigation
  • Rape
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Sexual Offences
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 13, 2022
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
Date added
Jul 25, 2022
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Mar 29, 2022
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
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/17/22 - Incorporated Trustees of Center for Peace and Conflict Management & 8 Ors v. Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Mar 29, 2022
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Jun 24, 2022
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Liberia
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 20, 2020
Country Geolocation
Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W
Date added
May 12, 2022
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 2, 2022
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
May 11, 2022
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/07/21 - Alex Nain Saab Moran v. Cape Verde

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Extradition
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Cape Verde
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 15, 2021
Country Geolocation
Cape Verde: 16° 32′ 20″ N, 23° 2′ 30″ W
Date added
Nov 9, 2021
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Education
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Education
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jan 13, 2020
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
Date added
Aug 3, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
  • Insurrection
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Work
  • State Internal Security
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Use of force
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 25, 2020
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Jul 9, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Military Offences
  • Military Tribunals
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Work
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Year Decided
Oct 11, 2019
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Jul 9, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 28, 2019
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
Date added
Jul 9, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Property
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Benin
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Feb 17, 2010
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
Date added
Mar 24, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Competence of the Court
  • Corruption
  • Democracy
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Fraud
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Jurisdiction
  • Mismanagement of Public Resources
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Senegal
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 22, 2013
Country Geolocation
Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W
Date added
Mar 17, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Transitional Justice
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Liberia
Year Decided
Jun 28, 2019
Country Geolocation
Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W
Date added
Mar 16, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Impeachment
  • Protection of Privacy
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Privacy
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Ghana
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Apr 29, 2019
Country Geolocation
Ghana: 7° 56′ 47″ N, 1° 1′ 23″ W
Date added
Mar 16, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Insurrection
  • Inter-Tribal Disputes
  • Investigation
  • Massive Human Rights Violations
  • Militia operations / Armed conflicts
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Peace and Security
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • State Internal Security
  • Terrorism
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 26, 2019
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Mar 16, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Inheritance/Succession
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Liberia
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 28, 2019
Country Geolocation
Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W
Date added
Mar 16, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Participation in Government
  • Reparations / Remedies
Country
  • Guinea
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Feb 26, 2019
Country Geolocation
Guinea: 9° 56′ 44″ N, 9° 41′ 48″ W
Date added
Mar 13, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Participation in Government
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Property
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Case Dismissed
Year Decided
Feb 6, 2019
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
Date added
Mar 13, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Fraud
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Year Decided
Jan 23, 2019
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Mar 13, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Corruption
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Fraud
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
  • Mismanagement of Public Resources
  • Participation in Government
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 29, 2018
Date added
Mar 12, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 19, 2018
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Mar 12, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Work
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Togo
Year Decided
Apr 20, 2016
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Mar 5, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jun 30, 2015
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
Date added
Mar 4, 2020
ECOWAS Court

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

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Corruption
  • Equality
  • Fraud
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Workers' Rights
Country
  • Gambia
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 27, 2019
Country Geolocation
Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W
Date added
Nov 20, 2019
ECOWAS Court

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