Press Releases
African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights issues new orders to Kenya over non-compliance in the Ogiek case
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 Cour... Read more
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to deliver decisions on 4 December 2025 during its 79th Ordinary Session
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). Decis... Read more
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to convene its 79th Ordinary Session from 17 November to 5 December 2025
Arusha, 10 November 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will convene its 79th 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 ot... Read more
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights strengthens cooperation with the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania through a study visit
Arusha, 16 October 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) on Thursday hosted officials from the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs (MoCLA) of the United Republic of Tanzania, for an interactive study visit focused on dialogue, learning and coopera... Read more
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the East African Law Society commit to strengthening collaboration to advance access to justice
Arusha, 26 September 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) and the East African Law Society (EALS) have pledged to deepen their collaboration to advance access to justice and strengthen the protection of human and peoples’ rights across the continent. The... Read more
African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to host conference on enhancing Women’s engagement with its Procedures, 3-4 September 2025
Arusha, 25 August 2025: During its 78th Ordinary Session (1 to 26 September 2025), the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will host a high-level Conference on “Enhancing Women’s Engagement with the Procedures of the African Court” from 3 to 4 September 2025, at i... Read more
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to convene the 78th Ordinary Session of the Court, 1-26 September 2025
Arusha, 27 August 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will convene its 78th Ordinary Session from 1 to 26 September 2025 at its Seat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. A key highlight of the Session is the Conference on “Enhancing Women’s Engagement... Read more
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights mourns the passing of former Judge, Hon. Justice El Hadji Guissé
Arusha, 21 August 2025: It is with deep regret that the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Court/AfCHPR) has received news of the demise of Honourable Justice El Hadji Guisse, former Judge of the Court, who passed away on 20 August 2025 in Dakar, Senegal. The late Ho... Read more
African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights empowers female staff through Women in Leadership training
Arusha, 15 August 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR/the Court) has completed a two-day Women Leadership training for its female staff, designed to equip participants with the skills, mindset and confidence to navigate challenges and lead with impact acr... Read more
African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights celebrates Pan-African Women’s Day
Arusha, 1 August 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) celebrates the Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD), which is observed annually across the African continent on 31 July. This day is marked annually to celebrate African women and the unique role that they p... Read more
