01/10/2025
Notable 11 court cases across Africa 2025:
1. Democratic Republic of Congo: A military court in Kinshasa sentenced former President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, finding him guilty of treason, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
2. South Africa: Opposition leader Julius Malema was found guilty of violating firearm laws related to a 2018 incident in which he fired a rifle at a political rally. Malema’s claim that the weapon was a toy gun was rejected. The case is ongoing.
3. Tanzania – Shaibu and Others v. United Republic of Tanzania: The court allowed the reopening of pleadings and permitted participation of amici curiae in a case alleging violations of electoral rights.
4. Côte d'Ivoire – Gbagbo v. Republic of Côte d'Ivoire: The court delivered its judgment on 26 June 2025.
5. Tunisia – Milaad v. Republic of Tunisia: Judgment was delivered on 26 June 2025.
6. Tanzania – Centre for Human Rights and Others v. United Republic of Tanzania: The court issued its ruling on 5 February 2025.
7. Ghana – Homeland Study Group Foundation and Others v. Republic of Ghana: The court ruled that Ghana violated applicants’ liberty rights by detaining them without due process but dismissed claims regarding self-determination and historical grievances.
8. Guinea – Kabinet Sylla aka Bill Gates v. State of Guinea: Judgment delivered on 16 May 2025.
9. Guinea – INTERPUB v. Republic of Guinea: Judgment delivered on 15 May 2025.
10. South Sudan – South Sudan vs SPLM-IO (Dr. Riek Machar, Dr. Puot Kang & six others): The Nasir incident case is ongoing.
11. Government of Uganda vs Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye. The legal proceedings are ongoing and have not yet concluded.
