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Bulletin
The Bulletin’s aim is to allow judges and constitutional law specialists to be informed quickly about the most important judgments rendered in the field of constitutional justice. The exchange of [...]
Annual Reports
The annual report of the President provides a comprehensive account of the activities of the Court for the designated period.
Law Reports
The Law Report is a compilation of the jurisprudence of the Court. It is an annual publication of most of the Judgments and Rulings delivered by the Court which contains [...]
Publications and Reports
The Media and Publications section of the ECOWAS Court’s website serves as a comprehensive resource for accessing timely information and in-depth insights into the Court’s activities, decisions, and legal advancements. [...]
Media
The Economic Community of West African States is a regional political and economic union of twelve countries located in West Africa.
Media & Publications
Decisions of the Court are final and binding under the 1991 Protocol. Member states and ECOWAS institutions must take all measures necessary to ensure execution of the Court’s decision. Under [...]
Other Events
A. Event The primary mandate of the ECOWAS Court of Justice as prescribed in the Revised Treaty and the Initial Protocol on the Court, is the interpretation and application of [...]
External Court Sessions
The ECOWAS Court of Justice holds External Court Sessions as part of its commitment to accessibility and regional outreach. These sessions, conducted outside of the Court’s seat in Abuja, Nigeria, [...]
Non Judicial Events
Upcoming Hearings
Events Of The Court
Decisions of the Court are final and binding under the 1991 Protocol. Member states and ECOWAS institutions must take all measures necessary to ensure execution of the Court’s decision. Under [...]
Precedent Database
Since April 2019, the RAAF has had a legal adviser for the review of agreements, contracts and opinions on current cases. His presence has accelerated the processing of funding agreements, [...]
Legal Precedents
Since April 2019, the RAAF has had a legal adviser for the review of agreements, contracts and opinions on current cases. His presence has accelerated the processing of funding agreements, [...]
Ratification Status
This is the status of ratification of Protocol A/P.1/7/91 on the Community Court of Justice Status as at 31/10/2022. SN COUNTRIES DATE OF RATIFICATION 1 BENIN 14/03/2000 2 BURKINA FASO [...]
Regional & International Human Rights Instruments
The ECOWAS Court of Justice is deeply committed to upholding human rights across the West African region. In adjudicating on cases alleging the violation of human rights against Member States, [...]
International Treaties
Procedural Rules
How to access the Court Cases are filed before the Court through written Applications addressed to the Registry. Such applications must indicate the name of the Applicant, the Party against [...]
Legal Resources
The ECOWAS Court of Justice provides essential legal resources that support individuals, legal practitioners, academics, governments and other stakeholders in accessing justice and understanding the judicial processes within the ECOWAS [...]
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