Press Releases
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
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights trains staff on Professional Ethics and Etiquette
Arusha, 17 July 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Court/AfCPHR) on Thursday today conducted a dedicated staff training on Professional Ethics and Workplace Etiquette, as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering a professional, respectful, and inclusive... Read more
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights mourns the passing of former Judge, Honourable Justice George W. Kanyeihamba
Arusha, 17 July 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Court/AfCHPR) received with profound sadness, news of the death of Honourable Justice George W. Kanyeihamba, former Judge of the Court, who passed away on 14 July 2025. Honourable Justice Kanyeihamba, a Uga... Read more
The African Court, The Banjul Commission and The Child Rights Committee renew Staff Exchange Framework in Malabo
Malabo, 11 July 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Court/AfCHPR), the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) have renewed their Staff Exchange Framework,... Read more
Delivery of decisions at the 77th Ordinary Session of the African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights, Thursday 26 June 2025
Arusha, 24 June 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will on Thursday, 26 June 2025 deliver thirteen (13) decisions adopted during its 76th and 77th Ordinary Sessions, at the Seat of the Court in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. The delivery of decisi... Read more
