Arusha, 5 November 2023: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will begin its 71st Ordinary Session on Monday, 6 November 2023 in the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.

The Judges, among others, will deliberate on thirteen (13) applications during the four-week session that will close on 4 December 2023.

The Solemn Opening Ceremony will be on 7 November 2023 followed by the delivery of 9 judgments listed below:

1. Application No. 003/2016 – John Lazaro v. United Republic of Tanzania
2. Application No. 033/2016 – Makungu Misalaba v. United Republic of Tanzania
3. Application No. 034/2016 – Juma Haruna v. United Republic of Tanzania   
4. Application No. 045/2016 – Charo Said Kimilu v. United Republic of Tanzania
5. Application No. 049/2016 – Chrizant John v. United Republic of Tanzania
6. Application No. 014/2017 – Hassan Bundala Swaga v. United Republic of Tanzania
7. Application No. 026/2017 – Mauridi Swedi v. United Republic of Tanzania
8. Application No. 022/2018 – Youssouf Traoré and Others v. Republic of Mali
9. Application No. 011/2021 – Lehady Vinangnon Soglo v. Republic of Benin

The sitting for the delivery of judgments will take place at the Abdellatif Rahal International Conference Center, Salle Polyvalente Number 6 and this will be live streamed via the links:

English: https://www.youtube.com/user/africancourt/live 

and

French: https://www.youtube.com/@courafricaine/live  

Furthermore, a webinar on Zoom has been organized via the link provided below in Arabic, English, French, and Kiswahili.

https://zoom.us/j/99453792764

Passcode: 418069

During the session in Algeria, the Court intends to conduct courtesy visits to High-Level Government representatives and the Bar Association to raise awareness about the Court’s mandate and functions.

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

1. The Seat of the Court is in Arusha, Tanzania.
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.

Further information on the Court can be obtained from the Court’s website at www.african-court.org

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Dr Robert Eno, Registrar

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