African Court Cases

Rafaâ Ben Achour

Opinions of Judge — Rafaâ Ben Achour

38 contentious · 5 advisory

# Opinions Opinion Type Action
1 App 005/2013 — Alex Thomas vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits)(20 Nov 2015) Dissenting Opinion
2 App 003/2014 — Ingabire Victoire Umuhoza vs Republic of Rwanda| Orders (Procedure)(16 Mar 2016) Dissenting Opinion
3 App 007/2013 — Mohamed Abubakari vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits)(03 Jun 2016) Dissenting Opinion
4 App 003/2015 — Kennedy Owino Onyachi & Another vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits)(28 Sep 2017) Dissenting Opinion
5 App 016/2017 — Dexter Eddie Johnson vs Republic of Ghana| Rulings (Provisional measures)(28 Sep 2017) Dissenting Opinion
6 App 027/2015 — Minani Evarist vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(21 Sep 2018) Separate Opinion
7 App 016/2017 — Dexter Eddie Johnson vs Republic of Ghana| Rulings (Jurisdiction and Admissibility)(28 Mar 2019) Dissenting Opinion
8 App 001/2017 — Alfred Agbes Woyome vs Republic of Ghana| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(28 Jun 2019) Dissenting Opinion
9 App 008/2015 — Shukrani Mango & others vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(26 Sep 2019) Dissenting Opinion
10 App 059/2019 — XYZ vs Republic of Benin| Rulings (Provisional measures)(02 Dec 2019) Dissenting Opinion
11 App 010/2017 — Mulindahabi Fidèle vs Republic of Rwanda| Rulings (Admissibility)(26 Jun 2020) Separate Opinion
12 App 005/2017 — Mulindahabi Fidèle vs Republic of Rwanda| Rulings (Jurisdiction and Admissibility)(26 Jun 2020) Separate Opinion
13 App 011/2017 — Mulindahabi Fidèle vs Republic of Rwanda| Rulings (Admissibility)(26 Jun 2020) Separate Opinion
14 App 004/2017 — Mulindahabi Fidèle vs Republic of Rwanda| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(26 Jun 2020) Separate Opinion
15 App 012/2017 — Prof. Lèon Mugesera vs Republic of Rwanda| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(08 Jan 2021) Dissenting Opinion
16 App 047/2020 — Adama Diarra vs Republic of Mali| Rulings (Provisional measures)(29 Mar 2021) Separate Opinion
17 App 004/2020 — Houngue Eric Noudehouenou vs Republic of Benin| Rulings (Provisional measures)(22 Nov 2021) Declaration
18 App 023/2015 — Laurent Munyandilikirwa vs Republic of Rwanda| Rulings (Jurisdiction and Admissibility)(02 Dec 2021) Dissenting Opinion
19 App 032/2020 — Houngue Eric Noudehouenou vs Republic of Benin| Rulings (Provisional measures)(02 Dec 2021) Declaration
20 App 026/2020 — Emil Touray & Others vs Republic of the Gambia| Rulings (Jurisdiction and Admissibility)(24 Mar 2022) Dissenting Opinion
21 App 024/2017 — Hamisi Mashishanga vs United Republic of Tanzania| Rulings (Jurisdiction and Admissibility)(01 Dec 2022) Dissenting Opinion
22 App 042/2020 — Tike Mwambipile & Equality Now vs United Republic of Tanzania| Rulings (Jurisdiction and Admissibility)(01 Dec 2022) Dissenting Opinion
23 App 011/2020 — Bob Chacha Wangwe and Legal and Human Rights Centre vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(13 Jun 2023) Dissenting Opinion
24 App 018/2017 — Yassini Rashid Maige vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(05 Sep 2023) Dissenting Opinion
25 App 048/2016 — Dominick Damian vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(04 Jun 2024) Dissenting Opinion
26 App 015/2016 — Habiyalimana Augustino and Miburo Abdulkarim vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(03 Sep 2024) Declaration
27 App 004/2024 — Cheikh Mohamed Cherif Kone and Dramane Diarra vs Republic of Mali| Rulings (Provisional measures)(20 Nov 2024) Declaration
28 App 003/2018 — Ladslaus Chalula vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(05 Feb 2025) Separate Opinion
29 App 014/2024 — Aliyu Suleiman vs African Union & African Union Commission| Rulings (Jurisdiction)(12 Feb 2025) Declaration
30 App 001/2018 — Tembo Hussein vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(26 Jun 2025) Declaration
31 App 013/2018 — Emmanuel Yusufu Noriega vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(26 Jun 2025) Separate Opinion
32 App 039/2019 — Chacha Jeremiah Murimi vs United Republic of Tanzania| Order (Re-opening)(02 Dec 2025) Dissenting Opinion
33 App 039/2019 — Chacha Jeremiah Murimi vs United Republic of Tanzania| Order (Re-opening)(02 Dec 2025) Dissenting Opinion
34 App 039/2019 — Chacha Jeremiah Murimi vs United Republic of Tanzania| Order (Re-opening)(02 Dec 2025) Dissenting Opinion
35 App 040/2020 — Abdul Omary Nondo vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(06 Mar 2026) Separate Opinion
36 App 060/2019 — Elinazi Eliabu @ Mshana vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(06 Mar 2026) Separate Opinion
37 App 039/2019 — Chacha Jeremiah Murimi vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(05 Jun 2026) Dissenting Opinion
38 App 042/2019 — Masudi Said Selemani vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(05 Jun 2026) Declaration
Advisory proceedings
1 Decision on Request for Advisory Opinion No 002/2016 On the consistency with the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights of the Draft Model Law on Mining on Community Land in Africa, requested by L'Association Africaine de Defense des Droits de l'Homme (28 Sep 2017) Separate Opinion
2 Decision on Request for Advisory Opinion No 001/2016 On State Obligations under Article 6(d) of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa requested by Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, Federation of Women Lawyers, Kenya, Women’s Legal Centre, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre and Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association (28 Sep 2017) Separate Opinion
3 Decision on Request for Advisory Opinion No 002/2015 On Interpretation of the term “considered” in Article 59 (3) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights regarding the Activity Report of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Requested by Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria and Coalition of African Lesbians (28 Sep 2017) Separate Opinion
4 Decision on Advisory Opinion No 002/2014 On Institution of legal action before the African Commission on Human and peoples’ Rights or the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights following an unconstitutional change of government, Requested by Rencontre Africain pour la Defense des Droits de l'Homme (RADDHO) (28 Sep 2017) Separate Opinion
5 Decision on Advisory Opinion No. 001/2013 On the meaning of an African Organisation Recognised by the African Union and whether extreme, systemic and widespread poverty is a violation of certain provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, In particular, Article 2 thereof which prohibits discrimination based on "any other status”, Requested by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) (26 May 2017) Separate Opinion

Contentious opinions

1 App 005/2013 — Alex Thomas vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits)(20 Nov 2015)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
2 App 003/2014 — Ingabire Victoire Umuhoza vs Republic of Rwanda| Orders (Procedure)(16 Mar 2016)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
3 App 007/2013 — Mohamed Abubakari vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits)(03 Jun 2016)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
4 App 003/2015 — Kennedy Owino Onyachi & Another vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits)(28 Sep 2017)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
5 App 016/2017 — Dexter Eddie Johnson vs Republic of Ghana| Rulings (Provisional measures)(28 Sep 2017)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
6 App 027/2015 — Minani Evarist vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(21 Sep 2018)
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
7 App 016/2017 — Dexter Eddie Johnson vs Republic of Ghana| Rulings (Jurisdiction and Admissibility)(28 Mar 2019)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
8 App 001/2017 — Alfred Agbes Woyome vs Republic of Ghana| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(28 Jun 2019)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
9 App 008/2015 — Shukrani Mango & others vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(26 Sep 2019)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
10 App 059/2019 — XYZ vs Republic of Benin| Rulings (Provisional measures)(02 Dec 2019)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
11 App 010/2017 — Mulindahabi Fidèle vs Republic of Rwanda| Rulings (Admissibility)(26 Jun 2020)
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
12 App 005/2017 — Mulindahabi Fidèle vs Republic of Rwanda| Rulings (Jurisdiction and Admissibility)(26 Jun 2020)
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
13 App 011/2017 — Mulindahabi Fidèle vs Republic of Rwanda| Rulings (Admissibility)(26 Jun 2020)
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
14 App 004/2017 — Mulindahabi Fidèle vs Republic of Rwanda| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(26 Jun 2020)
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
15 App 012/2017 — Prof. Lèon Mugesera vs Republic of Rwanda| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(08 Jan 2021)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
16 App 047/2020 — Adama Diarra vs Republic of Mali| Rulings (Provisional measures)(29 Mar 2021)
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
17 App 004/2020 — Houngue Eric Noudehouenou vs Republic of Benin| Rulings (Provisional measures)(22 Nov 2021)
Opinion Type Declaration
18 App 023/2015 — Laurent Munyandilikirwa vs Republic of Rwanda| Rulings (Jurisdiction and Admissibility)(02 Dec 2021)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
19 App 032/2020 — Houngue Eric Noudehouenou vs Republic of Benin| Rulings (Provisional measures)(02 Dec 2021)
Opinion Type Declaration
20 App 026/2020 — Emil Touray & Others vs Republic of the Gambia| Rulings (Jurisdiction and Admissibility)(24 Mar 2022)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
21 App 024/2017 — Hamisi Mashishanga vs United Republic of Tanzania| Rulings (Jurisdiction and Admissibility)(01 Dec 2022)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
22 App 042/2020 — Tike Mwambipile & Equality Now vs United Republic of Tanzania| Rulings (Jurisdiction and Admissibility)(01 Dec 2022)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
23 App 011/2020 — Bob Chacha Wangwe and Legal and Human Rights Centre vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(13 Jun 2023)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
24 App 018/2017 — Yassini Rashid Maige vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(05 Sep 2023)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
25 App 048/2016 — Dominick Damian vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(04 Jun 2024)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
26 App 015/2016 — Habiyalimana Augustino and Miburo Abdulkarim vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(03 Sep 2024)
Opinion Type Declaration
27 App 004/2024 — Cheikh Mohamed Cherif Kone and Dramane Diarra vs Republic of Mali| Rulings (Provisional measures)(20 Nov 2024)
Opinion Type Declaration
28 App 003/2018 — Ladslaus Chalula vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(05 Feb 2025)
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
29 App 014/2024 — Aliyu Suleiman vs African Union & African Union Commission| Rulings (Jurisdiction)(12 Feb 2025)
Opinion Type Declaration
30 App 001/2018 — Tembo Hussein vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(26 Jun 2025)
Opinion Type Declaration
31 App 013/2018 — Emmanuel Yusufu Noriega vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(26 Jun 2025)
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
32 App 039/2019 — Chacha Jeremiah Murimi vs United Republic of Tanzania| Order (Re-opening)(02 Dec 2025)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
33 App 039/2019 — Chacha Jeremiah Murimi vs United Republic of Tanzania| Order (Re-opening)(02 Dec 2025)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
34 App 039/2019 — Chacha Jeremiah Murimi vs United Republic of Tanzania| Order (Re-opening)(02 Dec 2025)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
35 App 040/2020 — Abdul Omary Nondo vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(06 Mar 2026)
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
36 App 060/2019 — Elinazi Eliabu @ Mshana vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(06 Mar 2026)
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
37 App 039/2019 — Chacha Jeremiah Murimi vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(05 Jun 2026)
Opinion Type Dissenting Opinion
38 App 042/2019 — Masudi Said Selemani vs United Republic of Tanzania| Judgments (Merits and reparations)(05 Jun 2026)
Opinion Type Declaration

Advisory proceedings

1 Decision on Request for Advisory Opinion No 002/2016 On the consistency with the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights of the Draft Model Law on Mining on Community Land in Africa, requested by L'Association Africaine de Defense des Droits de l'Homme
Date 28 Sep 2017
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
2 Decision on Request for Advisory Opinion No 001/2016 On State Obligations under Article 6(d) of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa requested by Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, Federation of Women Lawyers, Kenya, Women’s Legal Centre, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre and Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association
Date 28 Sep 2017
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
3 Decision on Request for Advisory Opinion No 002/2015 On Interpretation of the term “considered” in Article 59 (3) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights regarding the Activity Report of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Requested by Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria and Coalition of African Lesbians
Date 28 Sep 2017
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
4 Decision on Advisory Opinion No 002/2014 On Institution of legal action before the African Commission on Human and peoples’ Rights or the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights following an unconstitutional change of government, Requested by Rencontre Africain pour la Defense des Droits de l'Homme (RADDHO)
Date 28 Sep 2017
Opinion Type Separate Opinion
5 Decision on Advisory Opinion No. 001/2013 On the meaning of an African Organisation Recognised by the African Union and whether extreme, systemic and widespread poverty is a violation of certain provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, In particular, Article 2 thereof which prohibits discrimination based on "any other status”, Requested by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)
Date 26 May 2017
Opinion Type Separate Opinion