The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to convene its 83rd Ordinary Session from  9 November to 4 December 2026

Arusha, 2 November 2026: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will convene its 83^rd Ordinary Session from 9 November – 4 December 2026 in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.

The Court will consider pending applications and deliberate on other related judicial matters.

During the Session period, the African Court, the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), and the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS (CCJ) will jointly convene the 3^rd Tripartite Judicial Dialogue from 9 – 10 November 2026 in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.

The Dialogue to be held under the theme “Strengthening Institutional Cooperation in Africa” will cover a range of topics, including the implementation and monitoring of judicial decisions, cooperation among the three Courts, the development of African Jurisprudence Database (AJUDATA), the exchange of jurisprudence and good practices, and environmental rights and climate justice.

From 11-12 November 2026, the Court will host a Colloquium to mark its 20^th Anniversary under the theme “Reflecting on the Past, Assessing the Present and Reimagining the Future of Human Rights Protection in Africa” at its premises in Arusha, Tanzania.

The event will bring together at least 40 invited participants from the judicial, academic and professional communities to reflect on the Court’s achievements, examine its challenges and debate its future role in protecting human and peoples’ rights across the continent.

On Friday 13 November 2026, the Court will hold a public sitting to deliver four (4) decisions in the following cases:

1. Application 015/2019 – M’ba Jean Rogier v. Burkina Faso
2. Application 023/2020 – Babarou Bocoum v. Republic of Mali
3. Application 063/2019 – Madamelda Afiavi Goudjo epouse Ajavon & 3 Others v. Republic of Benin
4. Application 007/2022 – Patroklos Tsaperas v. Republic of Malawi

The sitting for delivery of decisions is open to members of the public, either on-site at the premises of the Court in Arusha, Tanzania and can be followed virtually via the following links:

YouTube Channel

English Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AfricanCourtEnglishChannel
French Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@courafricaine
Swahili Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MahakamaYaAfrika

For Zoom platform, the hearing will be accessible with simultaneous interpretation in Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili and Portuguese.

Zoom Platform

https://zoom.us/j/96724264724
Passcode: 892436

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

1. The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) is a continental court established by African Union Member States to ensure the protection of human and peoples’ rights in Africa. The Court complements and reinforces the functions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
2. The Court is composed of eleven Judges, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity. The Court meets four times a year in Ordinary Sessions and may hold Extra-Ordinary Sessions.
3. The Court’s mandate includes hearing cases and disputes concerning the interpretation and application of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, as well as any other human rights instrument ratified by the concerned States.

Further information on the Court can be obtained from www.african-court.org Telephone: +255 680 500 555
For further inquiries: Registrar, Dr Robert Eno – Registrar@african-court.org
For media inquiries: Mrs. Chipiliro Kansilanga Ngue – Senior Information & Communication Officer and Head of Communication Unit Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org