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African Court joins EAC in honouring outgoing and incoming Secretary Generals 29 April 2026

Summaries of decisions delivered by the African Court on 06th March 2026 at its 80th Ordinary Session 16 March 2026

African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights launches new website at opening of 2026 Judicial Year and Launch of 20th Anniversary 6 March 2026

Delivery of decisions at the 80th Ordinary Session of the African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights, Friday 6 March 2026 5 March 2026

African Court marks 20th anniversary, opens 2026 judicial year and launches new website with renewed calls for ratification and implementation of its mandate 16 March 2026

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African Court joins EAC in honouring outgoing and incoming Secretary Generals

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The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights through its President, Honourable Justice Blaise Tchikaya, joined the East African Community and other regional leaders in Arusha,..

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1-26 June 2026 – 81st Ordinary Session of the African Court

African Court hosts French Ambassador on courtesy visit to strengthen cooperation

African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights launches new website at opening of 2026 Judicial Year and Launch of 20th Anniversary

Delivery of decisions at the 80th Ordinary Session of the African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights, Friday 6 March 2026

African Court marks 20th anniversary, opens 2026 judicial year and launches new website with renewed calls for ratification and implementation of its mandate

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Since its establishment in 2006, the African Court has delivered more than 400 decisions

Highlights

Since its establishment in 2006, the African Court has delivered more than 400 decisions

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LATEST DECISIONS

Full List of Decisions

FOCUS AREAS

Judgments and Advisory Opinions

The Court ensures access to justice by hearing cases, issuing binding decisions and authoritative advisory opinions on human and peoples’ rights across the continent.

Compliance with Decisions

The Court regularly assesses the status of compliance with its decisions and reports on the same to the African Union policy organs to ensure robust accountability in the African human rights system.

Sensitization and Public Outreach Missions

Through Sensitization missions in African Union Member States, the Court raises awareness about its mandate, role andprocedures, and to encourage Member States to ratify the Court’s Protocol and deposit the Declaration under Article 34(6) of the Protocol recognizing the competence of the Court to receive cases filed by individuals and NGOs.

Legal Resources and Publications

The Court provides its procedural texts, decisions, law reports, activity reports and other publications on its website, contributing to the development of human rights jurisprudence in Africa, fostering a deeper understanding of itw work and enhancing legal research.

Partnerships and Collaborations

The Court collaborates with African Union organs, regional and International Courts, national bodies, civil society, and international institutions to promote human and people’s rights and strengthen judicial cooperation.

KEY RESOURCES

Basic documents

How to file a case?

Legal aid

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

Rules of Court

Practice Directions

How to file a case

Form for parties

Follow up activities

Legal aid policy

Legal aid forms

Form to be listed on the roster of counsel

Roster of counsel

Code of conduct

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RATIFICATIONS & DECLARATIONS

VIDEO GALLERY

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4th International Human Rights Forum – 3 and 4 March 2026

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80th Ordinary Session - Delivery of Decisions of the African Court (Highlights)

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Stocktaking of the implementation of resolutions - The 2nd Tripartite Judicial Dialogue

African Court YouTube Channel

SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter

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PUBLICATIONS

Activity Reports

The annual Activity Report of the African Court highlights key achievements, activities, challenges, and outcomes throughout the year.

Law Reports

Report of judgments, orders, and advisory opinions of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, detailing all decisions of the Court.

Year Book

A joint publication to spearhead studies on the promotion and protection of human rights and foster constructive engagement about the African human rights system.

Joint Law Report

Joint law reports featuring the African Court, European Court, and Inter-American Court, showcasing key rulings and legal precedents.

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