Arusha, 10 November 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will convene its 79^th Ordinary Session from 17 November to 5 December 2025 in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.

The Court will consider applications pending before it and hold deliberations on other related judicial matters.

The Court will continue preparations for its 20^th Anniversary Commemorations in 2026, which will feature a year-long series of activities across the continent, highlighting the Court’s achievements, challenges and contribution to protecting human and peoples’ rights over the past two decades.

The activities will include a variety of public outreach, educational and visibility activities designed to raise awareness about the Court’s work, deepen understanding of its mandate, and promote access to justice across the continent.

The anniversary commemorations will also further serve as a moment to acknowledge and appreciate the valuable contributions of Member States, partners and other stakeholders who have supported the Court’s mission and mandate over the past two decades.

Further information and outcomes from the Ordinary Session will be shared through the Court’s official communication platforms.

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

1. The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR) is an organ of the African Union established by African Union Member States to ensure the protection of human and peoples' rights in Africa.
2. The Court complements and reinforces the functions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
3. The Court is composed of eleven Judges, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity.
4. The Court meets four times a year in Ordinary Sessions and may hold Extra-Ordinary Sessions.

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

Arusha, le 10 novembre 2025 : La Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples tiendra sa 79e Session ordinaire du 17 novembre au 5 décembre 2025 à son siège à Arusha (République-Unie de Tanzanie).

La Cour examinera les requêtes dont elle est saisie et tiendra des délibérations sur d’autres questions judiciaires connexes.

La Cour poursuivra les préparatifs de la commémoration de son 20^e anniversaire en 2026. Celle-ci donnera lieu à une série d’activités qui se dérouleront tout au long de l’année à travers le continent, mettant en lumière les réalisations, les défis et la contribution de la Cour à la protection des droits de l’homme et des peuples au cours des deux dernières décennies.

Ces activités incluront diverses actions de sensibilisation, d’éducation et de visibilité destinées à mieux faire connaître le travail de la Cour, à approfondir la compréhension de son mandat et à promouvoir l’accès à la justice à travers le continent.

La commémoration de cet anniversaire sera également l’occasion de saluer et d’honorer les contributions précieuses des États membres, des partenaires et des autres parties prenantes qui ont soutenu la mission et le mandat de la Cour au cours des deux dernières décennies.

De plus amples informations et les décisions prises à l’issue de la Session ordinaire seront communiquées via les plateformes officielles de la Cour.

NOTES POUR LES RÉDACTEURS:

1. La Cour africaine des droits de l'homme et des peuples (CAfDHP) est un organe de l'Union africaine créé par les États membres de l'Union africaine afin d'assurer la protection des droits de l'homme et des peuples en Afrique.
2. La Cour complète et renforce les fonctions de la Commission africaine des droits de l'homme et des peuples.
3. La Cour se compose de onze juges, ressortissants des États membres de l’Union africaine, élus à titre individuel.
4. La Cour se réunit quatre fois par an en sessions ordinaires et peut tenir des sessions extraordinaires.

De plus amples informations sur la Cour sont disponibles à l’adresse suivante :
www.african-court.org Téléphone : +255 272 510 510
Pour des informations supplémentaires : Mme Grace Wakio Kakai, Greffière adjointe – Grace.Wakio@african-court.org
Pour les demandes de renseignements des médias : Chipiliro Kansilanga Ngue, Fonctionnaire principale chargée de l’information et de la communication et Cheffe de l’Unité de la Communication - Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org

The African Court on Human & People's Rights will on 04th December 2025 deliver the following judgments at the end of the 79th Ordinary Session of the Court.

1. Application 006/2012 - The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights vs Republic of Kenya
2. Application 061/2019 - Elyssa vs Republic of Tunisia

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

Arusha, 1 December 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will on Thursday, 4 December 2025 deliver two decisions, at the Seat of the Court in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.

The delivery of judgments will start from 10:30 AM (East African Time).

Decisions will be delivered in the following cases:

• Application 006/2012 - African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights vs Republic of Kenya (The Ogiek case)
• Application 061/2019 - Elyssa vs Republic of Tunisia

The delivery of judgments will follow a hybrid format, enabling participation either in-person or virtually. For virtual access, the following links will be used:

Zoom Platform:

https://zoom.us/j/97105226289

Passcode: 536809

YouTube Channel:

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

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

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

1. The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR) is an organ of the African Union established by African Union Member States to ensure the protection of human and peoples' rights in Africa.
2. The Court complements and reinforces the functions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
3. The Court is composed of eleven Judges, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity.
4. The Court meets four times a year in Ordinary Sessions and may hold Extra-Ordinary Sessions.

Further information on the Court can be obtained from www.african-court.org Telephone: +255 272 510 510
For further inquiries: Acting Registrar, Ms Grace Wakio Kakai – Grace.Wakio@african-court.org
For media inquiries: Mrs. Chipiliro Kansilanga Ngue – Senior Information & Communication Officer and Head of Communication Unit Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org

The Court has extended the time for filing requests to join as amicus curiae as well as for filing observations/submissions in Request for Advisory Opinion No. 001/2025 by Pan African Lawyers Union to 30 March 2026.

Further information can be obtained from www.african-court.org Telephone: +255 272 510 510
For further inquiries: Acting Registrar, Ms Grace Wakio Kakai – Grace.Wakio@african-court.org
Senior Legal Officer: Dr. Mwiza Nkhata Mwiza.Nkhata@african-court.org

La Cour a prolongé jusqu'au 30 mars 2026 le délai pour le dépôt des demandes d'intervention en qualité d'amicus curiae ainsi que pour le dépôt des observations/conclusions dans le cadre de la demande d'avis consultatif n° 001/2025 formulée par l'Union panafricaine des avocats.

Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter le site www.african-court.org ou appeler le +255 272 510 510.
Pour toute question, veuillez contacter la greffière par intérim, Mme Grace Wakio Kakai : Grace.Wakio@african-court.org
Juriste principal : Dr Mwiza Nkhata : Mwiza.Nkhata@african-court.org

Arusha, 1 de Dezembro de 2025: O Tribunal Africano dos Direitos do Homem e dos Povos (TAfDHP) proferirá, na Quinta-feira, 4 de Dezembro de 2025, duas decisões, na Sede do Tribunal em Arusha, República Unida da Tanzânia.

A leitura dos acórdãos terá início às 10h30 (Hora da África Oriental).

As decisões serão proferidas a respeito dos seguintes processos:

• Petição 006/2012 – Comissão Africana dos Direitos Humanos e dos Povos c. a República do Quénia (Caso Ogiek);
• Petição N.° 061/2019 – Elyssa c. a República da Tunísia

A pronúncia dos acórdãos decorrerá em modalidade híbrida, facultando a participação quer presencialmente, quer de forma virtual. Para a participação virtual, serão utilizados os links infra:

Platforma Zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/97105226289
Código de Acesso: 536809

Canal do YouTube:

Canal inglês: https://www.youtube.com/c/AfricanCourtEnglishChannel  
Canal francês: https://www.youtube.com/@courafricaine
Canal kiswahíli: https://www.youtube.com/@MahakamaYaAfrika

Através da plataforma Zoom, o evento estará disponível com interpretação simultânea em árabe, inglês, francês, kiswahíli e português.

NOTA PARA OS EDITORES:

1. O Tribunal Africano dos Direitos do Homem e dos Povos é uma instituição judicial de âmbito continental estatuída pelos Estados Membros da União Africana para garantir a defesa dos direitos humanos e dos povos em África.
2. O Tribunal complementa e reforça as funções da Comissão Africana dos Direitos Humanos e dos Povos.
3. O Tribunal é composto por onze Juízes, cidadãos dos Estados Membros da União Africana, eleitos na sua qualidade pessoal.
4. O Tribunal reúne-se em Sessão Ordinária quatro (4) vezes por ano e pode realizar Sessões Extraordinárias, quando necessário.

Informações complementares relativas ao Tribunal estão disponíveis na seguinte hiperligação:
 www.african-court.org Telephone: +255 272 510 510
Para pedidos de informação queiram entrar em contacto com: Escrivã Adjunta Interina | Sra. Grace Wakio Kakai, Sr.ª Grace Wakio Kakai – Grace.Wakio@african-court.org

Para pedidos de informação por parte da comunicação social, queiram consultar: Chipiliro Kansilanga – Senior Information & Communication Officer and Head of Communication Unit  Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org

Arusha, 1^er décembre 2025 : La Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples (CAfDHP) rendra deux arrêts le jeudi 4 décembre 2025  à son siège à Arusha – République-Unie de Tanzanie.

Le prononcé des arrêts débutera à 10h30 (heure d’Afrique de l’Est).

Des arrêts seront rendus dans les affaires suivantes :

• Requête 006/2012 – Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples c. République du Kenya (Affaire Ogiek),
• Requête N° 061/2019 – Elyssa c. République tunisienne.

Le prononcé des arrêts se fera sous un format hybride, le public pouvant y assister en personne ou par visioconférence. Pour l’accès par visioconférence, veuillez cliquer sur les liens suivants :

Plateforme Zoom :

https://zoom.us/j/97105226289
Mot de passe : 536809

Chaîne YouTube:

Canal anglais : https://www.youtube.com/c/AfricanCourtEnglishChannel  
Canal français:https://www.youtube.com/@courafricaine
Canal Kiswahili:https://www.youtube.com/@MahakamaYaAfrika

L’interprétation simultanée en arabe, anglais, français, kiswahili et portugais sera assurée sur la plateforme Zoom.

NOTES À L’INTENTION DES ÉDITEURS:

1. La Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples (CAfDHP) est un organe de l’Union africaine créée par ses États membres  afin d’assurer la protection des droits de l’homme et des peuples en Afrique.
2. Elle complète et renforce les fonctions de la Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples.
3. La Cour se compose de onze juges, ressortissants des États membres de l’Union africaine, élus à titre individuel.
4. La Cour se réunit quatre fois par an en sessions ordinaires et peut tenir des sessions extraordinaires.

De plus amples informations sur la Cour sont disponibles à l’adresse suivante : www.african-court.org Téléphone: +255-272-510510

Pour toute question complémentaire, veuillez vous adresser à la Greffière par intérim, Mme Grace Wakio Kakai – Grace.Wakio@african-court.org

Pour toute question relative aux médias, prière de nous contacter à l’adresse suivante : Mme Chipiliro Kansilanga Ngue – Fonctionnaire principale chargée de l’Information & de la Communication et chef de l’Unité de Communication. Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

1. The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR) is an organ of the African Union established by African Union Member States to ensure the protection of human and peoples' rights in Africa.
2. The Court complements and reinforces the functions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
3. The Court is composed of eleven Judges, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity.
4. The Court meets four times a year in Ordinary Sessions and may hold Extra-Ordinary Sessions.

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

Arusha, 4 December 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) has found that the Republic of Kenya has failed to comply with its decisions in the matter of African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights v. Republic of Kenya (Application No. 006/2012).

The Court delivered its decision on Thursday 4 December 2025, at its seat in Arusha-Tanzania, after determining that the Respondent State (Kenya) has not fulfilled several of its earlier orders relating to the protection of the Ogiek community, an indigenous community found in the Mau Forest, Kenya.

The Court made its findings following the holding of a compliance hearing on 4 June 2025, during which it reviewed various reports filed by both Parties. Primarily, the Court reviewed Kenya’s compliance with the terms of its Judgment on the merits delivered in 2017 and the Judgment on Reparations delivered in 2022.

In its decision, the Court found that Kenya had not made any of the compensation payments ordered in favour of the Ogiek community, namely KES 57,850,000 (USD 445,000) for economic loss and KES 100,000,000 (USD 770,000) for the community’s suffering, and directed Kenya to immediately pay the full amounts.

The Court also noted that Kenya had not completed the required identification, delimitation, demarcation and collective titling of Ogiek ancestral lands. While it acknowledged the creation of taskforces to facilitate the identification, delimitation, demarcation and possible titling of Ogiek ancestral lands, the Court found that the steps taken were not sufficient and lacked a clear, time-bound plan for full implementation. It therefore ordered Kenya to urgently undertake all necessary measures to finalise the process.

The Court also determined that Kenya had not begun the consultations required to resolve concessions and leases affecting Ogiek ancestral lands, and stressed that such discussions with both the Ogiek and relevant third parties must commence without delay.

On recognition of the Ogiek, the Court noted that simply acknowledging the Ogiek as an indigenous people is not enough unless practical steps are taken to ensure they can fully exercise and enjoy their rights. The Court found that Kenya’s consultations with the Ogiek were inadequate and fell below the required threshold for genuine, meaningful and continuous engagement.

The Court also found  that the Community Development Fund that it had ordered had not been set up and that its Judgments in this matter had still not been published as earlier ordered. Kenya was thus ordered to take immediate steps and act without delay on all these outstanding issues.

The Court declined to issue new provisional measures despite the allegations of ongoing violations, noting that its existing orders, if implemented, could sufficiently address the alleged continuing violations.

The Court also ruled that each party will bear its own costs.

Summary of the decision can be accessed on these links   English French Swahili while full details of the case can be accessed via the following link: https://www.african-court.org/cpmt/details-case/0062012

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

1. The African Court on Human and People’s Rights is a continental Court established by Member States of the African Union to ensure the protection of human and peoples’ rights in Africa.
2. The Court is composed of eleven Judges, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity.
3. The Court meets four times a year in Ordinary Sessions and may hold Extra-Ordinary Sessions.
4. 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: +255 272 510 510
For further inquiries: Ms Grace Wakio Kakai, Deputy Registrar – Registrar@african-court.org
For media inquiries: Ms Chipiliro Kansilanga-Ngue, Senior Information & Communication Officer and Head of Communication Unit – Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org  

As part of the outstanding cooperation between the African Court and RWI, and in support of the Legal Fellowship Programme launched by the African Court, this is a call for applications for three (3) positions of Legal Fellows at the African Court in Arusha, Tanzania. The placement will be for an initial period of six (6) months in respect of the following three (3) positions/thematic areas:

• African Jurisprudence Database
• Compliance study
• Implementation of Decisions

The deadline for receipt of applications is 23:59 local time (GMT+3) on 29th December 2025.

Dans le cadre de la coopération entre la Cour africaine et le RWI, et en appui au programme de stages juridiques lancé par la Cour africaine, le présent appel à candidatures est lancé pour trois (3) postes de Chercheur associé en droits de l'homme à la Cour africaine à Arusha, en Tanzanie. Le stage sera d'une durée initiale de six (6) mois et portera sur les trois (3) postes/domaines thématiques suivants:

• Base de données sur la jurisprudence africaine
• Étude sur l’état d’exécution des décisions
• Mise en oeuvre des décisions

No âmbito da excelente cooperação entre o Tribunal Africano e o RWI, e em apoio ao Programa de Estágio para Juristas Bolesiros lançado pelo Tribunal Africano, este é um convite à apresentação de candidaturas para três (3) vagas de Juristas Bolesiros no Tribunal Africano em Arusha, Tanzânia. A colocação será por um período inicial de seis (6) meses e relativamente às seguintes três (3) áreas funcionais/temáticas:

• Base de dados de jurisprudência africana
• Estudo do Grau de Cumprimento
• Implementação de decisões

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) extends warm season’s greetings and best wishes for the New Year 2026 to the Judges and staff of the Court, as well as to its stakeholders, partners and friends.

As the New Year begins, the Court does so at a particularly meaningful moment, as it approaches its 20th Anniversary.

This milestone marks two decades of advancing justice, protecting human and peoples’ rights and strengthening access to justice across Africa.

With this milestone ahead, the Court wishes all a peaceful holiday period and a New Year marked by renewed cooperation, goodwill and shared purpose.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

La Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples adresse ses vœux les plus chaleureux de fin d’année et ses meilleurs souhaits pour l’année 2026 aux juges et au personnel de la Cour, ainsi qu’à l’ensemble de ses parties prenantes, partenaires et amis.

À l’aube de cette nouvelle année, la Cour aborde un moment particulièrement significatif, marqué par la célébration imminente de son 20ᵉ anniversaire.

Cette étape majeure marque deux décennies consacrées à faire progresser la justice, à protéger les droits de l’homme et des peuples et à renforcer l’accès à la justice sur l’ensemble du continent africain.

En cette période charnière, la Cour souhaite à toutes et à tous une période de fêtes paisible et une nouvelle année placée sous le signe d’une coopération renouvelée, empreinte de bonne volonté et guidée par la poursuite d’objectifs communs.

Joyeux Noël et bonne année !

في إطار التعاون المتميز بين المحكمة الإفريقية و معهد راؤول والنبرج لحقوق الإنسان والقانون الإنساني،

ودعماً لبرنامج الزمالة القانونية الذي أطلقته المحكمة الإفريقية، تعلن عن فتح باب التقديم لثلاث وظائف زمالة قانونية في المحكمة الإفريقية بأروشا، تنزانيا، وستكون فترة التعيين الأولية ستة أشهر ، وتغطي المجالات / الموضوعات الثلاثة التالية:

• قواعد بيانات الاجتهاد القضائي
• دراسة الامتثال
• تنفيذ القرارات

آخر موعد لاستلام الطلبات هو الساعة 23:59 بالتوقيت المحلي لشرق أفريقيا يوم 29 ديسمبر 2025.