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 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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.... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum v Zimbabwe (Communication 295/04) [2018] ACHPR 8; (2 May 2012) | 02 May 2012 | Communication 295/04: Noah Kazingachire, John Chitsenga, Elias Chemvura and Batanai Hadzisi (... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Kone and Anor v Cote d Ivoire (Communication No. 289/2004) [2012] ACHPR 9; (22 October 2012) | 22 Oct 2012 | English Communication 289/2004 – Mr Brahima Koné and Mr Tiéoulé Diarra vs Côte d’Ivoire ... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Noca v Congo (Communication No. 286/2004) [2018] ACHPR 10; (22 October 2012) | 22 Oct 2012 | Communication 286 /2004 – Dino Noca vs Democratic Republic of the Congo Summary of the Facts: 1... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Watumbulwa v Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Communication 285/2004) [2013] ACHPR 10; (18 October 2013) | 18 Oct 2013 | Communication 285/2004: Mr Kizila Watumbulwa/ Democratic Republic of the Congo Summary of the... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | CHR v Angola (Communication No. 413/12) [2013] ACHPR 10; (25 February 2013) | 25 Feb 2013 | English Communication 413/12 –David Mendes (represented by the Centre for Human Rights, University... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | LSZ v Zimbabwe (Communication No. 321/2006) [2016] ACHPR 10; (1 February 2016) | 01 Feb 2016 | English Communication 321/2006 – Law Society of Zimbabwe et al/ Zimbabwe Summary of facts 1. On 26... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | REDRESS v Sudan (Communication No. 386/10) [2013] ACHPR 10; (19 February 2013) | 19 Feb 2013 | Communication 386/10- Dr. Farouk Mohamed Ibrahim (represented by REDRESS) v. Sudan Summary of... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | DPF v South Africa (Communication No. 335/2006) [2013] ACHPR 10; (18 October 2013) | 18 Oct 2013 | English Communication 335/2006- Dabalorivhuwa Patriotic Front v the Republic of South Africa ... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Kamanakao Association and Anor v Botswana (Communication No. 331/06) [2013] ACHPR 10; (24 July 2013) | 24 Jul 2013 | Communication 331/06 [R]- Kamanakao Association, Reteng & Minority Rights Group v. The... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Achutan and Ors. v Malawi (Communication No. 64/92, 68/92, 78/92) [1994] ACHPR 10; (27 April 1994) | 27 Apr 1994 | English Undated Communication No. 64/92, 68/92, 78/92 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES'... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | FLEC v Angola (Communication No. 328/06) [2013] ACHPR 10; (5 November 2013) | 05 Nov 2013 | English Communication 328/06 – Front for the Liberation of the State of Cabinda v Republic of... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Academic Staff of Nigerian Universities v Nigeria (Communication No. 107/93) [1994] ACHPR 1; (27 April 1994) | 27 Apr 1994 | Undated Communication No. 107/93 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS ACADEMIC STAFF... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Ayele v Togo (Communication No. 35/89) [1994] ACHPR 1; (27 April 1994) | 27 Apr 1994 | English Undated Communication No. 35/89 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS SEYOUM... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Badjogoume v Benin (Communication No. 17/88) [1994] ACHPR 1; (3 November 1994) | 03 Nov 1994 | Undated Communication No. 17/88 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS HILAIRE BADJOGOUME... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Baes v Zaire (Communication No. 31/89) [1995] ACHPR 1; (22 March 1995) | 22 Mar 1995 | Undated Communication No. 31/89 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS MARIA BAES v.... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Aturu v Nigeria (Communication No. 72/92) [1994] ACHPR 1; (27 April 1994) | 27 Apr 1994 | Undated Communication No. 72/92 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS BAMIDELE ATURU v... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Bariga v Nigeria (Communication No. 57/91) [1994] ACHPR 1; (27 April 1994) | 27 Apr 1994 | Undated Communication No. 57/91 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS TANKO BARIGA v.... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Capitao v Tanzania (Communication No. 53/90) [2017] ACHPR 1; (13 July 2017) | 13 Jul 2017 | Undated Communication No. 53/90 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS ALBERTO T... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Capitao v Tanzania (Communication No. 53/91) [1995] ACHPR 2; (22 March 1995) | 22 Mar 1995 | Undated Communication No. 53/91 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS ALBERTO T... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | CCDB v Benin (Communication No. 16/88) [1994] ACHPR 2; (27 April 1994) | 27 Apr 1994 | English Undated Communication No. 16/88 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS COMITÉ... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | CDHR v Nigeria (Communication No. 62/91) [1995] ACHPR 3; (22 March 1995) | 22 Mar 1995 | Undated Communication No. 62/91 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS COMMITTEE FOR... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers v Algeria (Communication No. 104/93) [1992] ACHPR 2; (12 August 1992) | 12 Aug 1992 | Undated Communication No. 104/93 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS CENTRE FOR THE... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Civil Liberties Organization v Nigeria (Communication No. 45/90) [1994] ACHPR 2; (27 April 1994) | 27 Apr 1994 | Undated Communication No. 45/90 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS CIVIL LIBERTIES... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Civil Liberties Organization v Nigeria (Communication No. 67/91) [1995] ACHPR 5; (22 March 1995) | 22 Mar 1995 | Undated Communication No. 67/91 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS CIVIL LIBERTIES... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Commission Internationale de Juristes v Togo (Communication No. 91/91) [1991] ACHPR 6; (1 January 1991) | 01 Jan 1991 | Undated Communication No. 91/91 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS COMMISSION... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Courson v Zimbabwe (Communication No. 136/94) [1995] ACHPR 2; (22 March 1995) | 22 Mar 1995 | English Undated Communication No. 136/94 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS WILLIAM... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Congress for the Second Republic of Malawi v Malawi (Communication No. 63/92) [1994] ACHPR 2; (27 April 1994) | 27 Apr 1994 | Undated Communication No. 63/92 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS CONGRESS FOR THE... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Degli and Ors. v Togo (Communication No. 83/92, 88/93, 91/93) [1994] ACHPR 4; (27 April 1994) | 27 Apr 1994 | English Undated Communication No. 83/92, 88/93, 91/93 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES'... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Diawara v Benin (Communication No. 18/88) [1994] ACHPR 3; (3 November 1994) | 03 Nov 1994 | English Undated Communication No. 18/88 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS HADJ... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Louis v Cameroon (Communication No. 59/91) [1991] ACHPR 7; (1 January 1991) | 01 Jan 1991 | English Undated Communication No. 59/91 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS EMBGA... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Mohammed v Algeria (Communication No. 13/88) [1994] ACHPR 4; (27 April 1994) | 27 Apr 1994 | Undated Communication No. 13/88 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS HADJALI MOHAMMED... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | International Pen v Chad (Communication No. 55/91) [1995] ACHPR 8; (22 March 1995) | 22 Mar 1995 | Undated Communication No. 55/91 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | International Pen v Cote D'Ivoire (Communication No. 138/94) [1995] ACHPR 3; (22 March 1995) | 22 Mar 1995 | Undated Communication No. 138/94 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | International PEN v Ghana (Communication No. 93/93) [1993] ACHPR 5; (24 March 1993) | 24 Mar 1993 | Undated Communication No. 93/93 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Kalenga v Zambia (Communication No. 11/88) [1994] ACHPR 5; (27 April 1994) | 27 Apr 1994 | Undated Communication No. 11/88 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS HENRY KALENGA v... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Katangese Peoples Congress v Zaire (Communication No. 72/92) [1992] ACHPR 3; (1 January 1992) | 01 Jan 1992 | English Undated Communication No. 75/92 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS ... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Lawyers Committee for Human Rights v Tanzania (Communication No. 66/92) [1994] ACHPR 4; (27 April 1994) | 27 Apr 1994 | Undated Communication No. 66/92 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS LAWYERS’... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Lawyers Committee for Human Rights v Zaire (Communication No. 47/90) [2017] ACHPR 3; (30 June 2017) | 30 Jun 2017 | English Undated Communication No. 47/90 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS LAWYERS... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Manjang v Gambia (Communication No. 131/94) [1994] ACHPR 4; (27 April 1994) | 27 Apr 1994 | Undated Communication No. 131/94 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS OUSMAN MANJANG... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Modise v Botswana (communication No. 97/93) [1993] ACHPR 6; (3 March 1993) | 03 Mar 1993 | Undated Communication No. 97/93 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS JOHN K. MODISE v... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Njoka v Kenya (Communication No. 142/94) [1995] ACHPR 9; (22 March 1995) | 22 Mar 1995 | English Undated Communication No. 142/94 (previously 56/91) AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | International Pen and Ors. v Nigeria (Communication No. 137/94, 139/94, 154/96, 161/97) [1998] ACHPR 1; (31 October 1998) | 31 Oct 1998 | English 31 October 1998 Communication No. AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS Twenty-... |