Cases and Decisions

Mary Omerere v. Republic of Ghana

Published: 23/Jun/2026
Source: ECOWAS Community Court of Justice

Application No: ECW/CCJ/APP/25/25 Judgment No. ECW/CCJ/JUD/30/26 Extracts: INTRODUCTION 4. The Application concerns the alleged violation of the Applicant’s right to freedom of movement, including her right to leave and return to her country of nationality, as guaranteed under Article 12(2) […]

South Africa: Minister of Home Affairs and Another v Sakharov

Published: 22/Jun/2026
Source: High Court of South Africa, Gauteng

(2024-044391) [2026] ZAGPPHC 648 (22 June 2026) Brief Facts [2]          It is common cause that on or about 9 December 2013 the respondent was granted a permanent residence permit to reside in South Africa.  It is also common cause that […]

Kenya: Haki Na Sheria and 3 others v. Attorney General and 4 others

Published: 21/Jan/2025
Source: High Court, Garissa, Kenya

PETITION NO. E008 OF 2021 Judgment in favour of Kenyan citizens denied recognition of citizenship on the grounds that they had been (incorrectly) registered as refugees. Download: Kenya High Court Double-registration Judgement Jan2025

ACmHPR Comm.801/21: Afekuru Animu Risasi Athiei (represented by the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa) v. Republic of South Sudan

Published: 2/Aug/2024
Source: African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

Decision adopted by the African Commission’s 80th ordinary session, closing on 2 August 2024, and included within the African Commission’s 56th and 57th Combined Activity Reports adopted on 10 March 2025 and subsequently communicated to the parties. For background to […]

Ghana: Francis Osei-Bonsu v. Attorney-General

Published: 15/May/2024
Source: Supreme Court of Ghana

Supreme Court judgment ruling that persons with dual citizenship can be appointed as Chief Justice, Chief Directors and other positions. Download PDF : Osei-Bonsu-v-AG_GHASC2024

South Africa: P.P.M and Others v Minister of Home Affairs and Others

Published: 16/Jan/2024
Source: High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division

(14238/21) [2024] ZAGPPHC 2 (16 January 2024) Introduction [1] South Africa is one of the preferred destinations for various categories of migrants. The country faces many migration-related challenges, including the increased prevalence of irregular migration and identity theft.[1] Non-South African […]

Tanzania: Fundi & Others v. Attorney General (High Court)

Published: 20/Jul/2023
Source: High Court of Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)

High Court judgment ruling inadmissible a challenge to the unconstitutionality of sections 4 and 7 of the Tanzania Citizenship Act and sections 23 and 27 of the Immigration Act relating to the prohibition of dual citizenship. Download judgment: Fundi & […]

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