The Human Rights Law Index is a collection of international treaties and case law from African courts on topics relating to human rights. The case selection aims to provide a snapshot of human rights law in a country, as well as within the African Union. The index currently covers over 1000 documents.
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| African Court | Isiaga v Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 032/2015) [2018] AfCHPR 4; (21 March 2018) | 21 Mar 2018 | Français Court Authentic Version: http://www.african-court.org/en/images/Cases/Judgment/-032%20-%... |
| African Court | Kouma and Another v Republic of Mali (Application No. 040/2016) [2018] AfCHPR 3; (21 March 2018) | 21 Mar 2018 | Court Authentic Version: http://www.african-court.org/en/images/Cases/Judgment/-040%20-%202016%20... |
| African Court | Mariam Kouma et Ousmane Diabate c. République du Mali (Requête N°040/2016) [2018] AfCHPR 3; (21 March 2018) | 21 Mar 2018 | Court Authentic Version: http://www.african-court.org/en/images/Cases/Judgment/-040%20-%202016%20... |
| African Court | Anudo v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 012/2015) [2018] AfCHPR 5; (22 March 2018) | 22 Mar 2018 | Court Authentic Version: http://en.african-court.org/images/Cases/Judgment/-012%20-%202015%20-%20... |
| African Court | Gombert c. Côte d’Ivoire (Requête no 038/2016) [2018] AfCHPR 6; (22 March 2018) | 22 Mar 2018 | Court Authentic Version: http://fr.african-court.org/images/Cases/Judgment/-038%20-%202018%20-%20... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Al-Asad v Djibouti (Communication No. 383/10) [2014] ACHPR 1; (14 October 2014) | 14 Oct 2014 | English COMMUNICATION 383/10 – MOHAMMED ABDULLAH SALEH AL-ASAD v. THE REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI SUMMARY... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Tsikata v Ghana (Communication No. 322/2006) [2014] ACHPR 2; (14 October 2014) | 14 Oct 2014 | English Communication 322/2006- Tsatsu Tsikata v. Republic of Ghana SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT Summary... |
| Court of Appeal for East Africa | Nambozo v Nassar and Anor (Civil Appeal No. 86 of 1970) [1977] EACA 1; (31 May 1977) | 31 May 1977 | 31 May 1977 Criminal Appeal No. 86 of 1970 COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA MRS. TABISA NAMBOZO v.... |
| Court of Appeal for East Africa | Shah v Consolidated Printers LTD. and Ors. (Criminal Appeal No. 44 of 1971); (22 December 1972) | 22 Dec 1972 | 22 December 1972 Criminal Appeal No. 44 of 1971 COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA JAYANTILAL... |
| Court of Appeal for East Africa | Mayers and Anor. v Akira Ranch Ltd. (Criminal Appeal No. 40 of 1971); (11 August 1971) | 11 Aug 1971 | 11 August 1972 Criminal Appeal No. 40 of 1971 COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA CYRIL HERBERT... |
| East African Court of Justice | Kahoho v Secretary General of East African Community (Reference No. 1 of 2012) [2013] EACJ 9; (17 May 2013) | 17 May 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION AT ARUSHA (Coram: Johnston Busingye,... |
| East African Court of Justice | Anta v A.G. of Uganda and Ors (REFERENCE NO.6 OF 2012) [2013] EACJ 3; (29 November 2013) | 29 Nov 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION (Coram: Jean-Bosco Butasi,... |
| East African Court of Justice | Democratic Party v A.G. of Republic Of Uganda (Taxation Reference No. 3 of 2013) [2013] EACJ 4; (13 September 2013) | 13 Sep 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION (Coram: Mary Stella Arach-... |
| East African Court of Justice | Ndayizamba v A.G. of Republic of Burundi and Anor. (Reference No. 3 OF 2012) [2014] EACJ 1; (28 February 2014) | 28 Feb 2014 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION (Coram: Mary Stella Arach... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Nyikadzino v Zimbabwe (Communication No. 340/07) [2014] ACHPR 3; (4 June 2014) | 04 Jun 2014 | English Communication 340/07- Nixon Nyikadzino (represented by Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum) v... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Margaryan & Anor v Republic of Kenya (Communication No. 407/11) [2014] ACHPR 3; (4 June 2014) | 04 Jun 2014 | English Communication 407/11- Artur Margaryan and Artur Sargsyan v the Republic of Kenya Summary... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Kenyatta v Republic of Kenya (Communication No. 464/14) [2014] ACHPR 3; (4 June 2014) | 04 Jun 2014 | English Decision of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights on Seizure Communication... |
| East African Court of Justice | Nyambura v A.G. of Republic of Uganda & Ors. (Reference No. 11 of 2011) [2014] ACHPR 1; (24 February 2014) | 24 Feb 2014 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION (Coram: Jean Bosco Butasi,... |
| East African Court of Justice | East Africa Law Society v A.G. of Republic of Uganda & Ors. (reference No. 3 of 2011) [2013] EACJ 2; (4 September 2013) | 04 Sep 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION (Coram: Jean-Bosco Butasi,... |
| East African Court of Justice | Alcon International Limited v Standard Charted Bank Of Uganda & Ors. (Taxation Cause No. 2 of 2011) [2013] EACJ 5; (2 September 2013) | 02 Sep 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE-APPELLATE DIVISION AT ARUSHA TAXATION CAUSE NUMBER 1 OF... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Hadi and Ors. v Republic of Sudan (Communication No. 368/09) [2014] ACHPR 3; (4 June 2014) | 04 Jun 2014 | English Communication 368/09 – Abdel Hadi, Ali Radi & Others v Republic of Sudan Summary of... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Tembani & Anor v Ango & Ors (Communication No. 409/12) [2014] ACHPR 4; (30 April 2014) | 30 Apr 2014 | Communication 409/12 – Luke Munyandu Tembani and Benjamin John Freeth (represented by Norman... |
| East African Court of Justice | Alcon International Limited v Standard Charted Bank of Uganda & Ors. (6 of 2010) [2013] EACJ 6; (2 September 2013) | 02 Sep 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION (Coram: Johnston Busingye... |
| East African Court of Justice | Avocats Sans Frontier v nyambura & Ors. (Application No. 2 of 2013) [2013] EACJ 7; (28 August 2013) | 28 Aug 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION (Coram:, Jean-‐ Bosco... |
| East African Court of Justice | Mohochi v A.G. of Republic of Uganda & Anor. (Reference No. 5 of 2011) [2013] EACJ 8; (24 May 2013) | 24 May 2013 | |
| East African Court of Justice | A.G. of Republic of Uganda v East African Law Society & Anor. (Application No. 1 of 2013) [2013] EACJ 10; (17 May 2013) | 17 May 2013 | Headnote and Holding: IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION (... |
| East African Court of Justice | East African Centre for Trade Policy and Law v Secretary General of East African Community (Reference No. 9 of 2012) [2013] EACJ 10; (9 May 2013) | 09 May 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA (FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION) (CORAM: Johnston Busingye... |
| East African Court of Justice | Rugumba v A.G. Of Republic of Rwanda (Taxation Cause No. 2 of 2012) [2013] EACJ 10; (3 May 2013) | 03 May 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA Taxation Cause No.2 of 2012 (Originating from... |
| Court of Appeal for East Africa | Rex Hotel v Jubilee Insurance Company (Criminal Appeal No. 49 of 1971) [1971] EACA 1; (12 April 1971) | 12 Apr 1971 | ... |
| East African Court of Justice | Democratic Party and Mbidde v A.G. of Republic of Uganda (TAXATION CAUSE NUMBER 1 OF 2012) [2013] EACJ 3; (3 May 2013) | 03 May 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE-FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION AT ARUSHA TAXATION CAUSE NUMBER 1 OF... |
| ANAW v A.G. of Republic of Tanzania (9 of 2010) [2018] 1; (25 April 2013) | 25 Apr 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION (Coram: Johnston Busingye... | |
| East African Court of Justice | A.G. of Republic of Uganda v Awadh & Ors. (Appeal No. 2 of 2012) [2013] EACJ 10; (15 April 2013) | 15 Apr 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE APPELLATE DIVISION (Coram: Tunoi, VP; E. R. Kayitesi, and J... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Spilg & Ors v Botswana (Communication No. 277/2003) [2013] ACHPR 5; (12 October 2013) | 12 Oct 2013 | English 277/2003-Spilg and Mack & DITSHWANELO (on behalf of Lehlohonolo Bernard Kobedi) v.... |
| A.G. of Republic of Uganda & Anor. v Awadh & Ors. (2 of 2012) [2018] 1; (15 April 2013) | 15 Apr 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE APPELLATE DIVISION AT ARUSHA (CORAM: H.R. Nsekela, P.; P. K... | |
| East African Court of Justice | Secretary General of East African Community v Sebula (Application 9 of 2012) [2013] EACJ 5; (14 February 2013) | 14 Feb 2013 | THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA (FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION) APPLICATION NO. 9 OF 2012 [... |
| East African Court of Justice | Komu v A.G. of Republic of Tanzania (Reference No. 7 of 2012) [2012] EACJ 2; (14 February 2012) | 14 Feb 2012 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA (FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION) REFERENCE NO 7 0F 2012 (... |
| East African Court of Justice | East African Law Society v Secretary General of East African Community (Reference No. 1 of 2011) [2013] EACJ 4; (14 February 2013) | 14 Feb 2013 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE IN ARUSHA FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION (Coram: Johnston Busingye,... |
| East African Court of Justice | A.G. of Republic of Uganda v East African Law Society & Ors. (Application No. 7 of 2012) [2013] EACJ 3; (14 February 2013) | 14 Feb 2013 | THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA (FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION) APPLICATION NO. 7 OF 2012 (... |
| Court of Appeal for East Africa | Harrison and Anor. v Mayers and Anor. (Criminal Appeal No. 43 of 1971 ) [1971] EACA 7; (10 December 1971) | 10 Dec 1971 | 10 November 1971 c COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA HAMILTON HARRISON AND MATTEWS v. CYRIL HERBERT... |
| East African Court of Justice | East African Law Society v A.G. of Republic of Uganda & Anor. (Application No. 12 of 2012) [2013] EACJ 2; (13 February 2013) | 13 Feb 2013 | THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE SITTING AT ARUSHA, TANZANIA APPLICATION... |
| East African Court of Justice | Njuba v Sebula (Application No. 1 of 2012) [2013] EACJ 1; (12 February 2013) | 12 Feb 2013 | EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA-FIRST INSTANCE DIVISION APPLICATION NO 1 OF 2012 (Arising... |
| East African Court of Justice | Kahoho v Secretary General of East African Community (Reference No. 1 of 2012) [2012] EACJ 12; (19 July 2012) | 19 Jul 2012 | THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE AT ARUSHA (CORAM: Johnston Busingye PJ, Mary Stella Arach‐Amoko... |
| East African Court of Justice | A.G. of Republic of Rwanda v Rugumba (Appeal No. 1 of 2012) [2012] EACJ 10; (1 June 2012) | 01 Jun 2012 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE APPELLATE DIVISION AT ARUSHA APPEAL NO. 1 OF 2012 (Coram... |
| East African Court of Justice | Omar and Ors. v A.G. of Uganda (Applications No. 1 Of 2012) [2012] EACJ 11; (27 June 2012) | 27 Jun 2012 | IN THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE APPELLATE DIVISION AT ARUSHA APPLICATION No. 1 OF 2012 (... |
| East African Court of Justice | Legal Brains Trust Limited v A.G. of Republic of Uganda (Appeal No. 4 of 2012) [2012] EACJ 9; (19 May 2012) | 19 May 2012 | |
| East African Court of Justice | Democratic Party & Anor. v secretary General of East African Community & Anor. (Application No. 6 of 2011) [2012] EACJ 8; (10 May 2012) | 10 May 2012 | |
| East African Court of Justice | Mjawasi & Ors. v A.G. of Republic of Kenya (Appeal No. 4 of 2011) [2012] EACJ 7; (27 April 2012) | 27 Apr 2012 | |
| East African Court of Justice | Legal Brains Trust Limited v A.G. of Uganda (Reference No. 10 of 2011) [2012] EACJ 6; (30 March 2012) | 30 Mar 2012 | |
| East African Court of Justice | Alcon international Limited v Standard Charted Bank of Uganda & Ors. (Application No. 2 of 2011) [2012] EACJ 5; (16 March 2012) | 16 Mar 2012 | |
| A.G. of United Republic Of Tanzania v ANAW (3 of 2011) [2018] 1; (15 March 2012) | 15 Mar 2012 |