Uganda Case Law

Shirima v A.G. of Burundi and Ors. (Application 11 of 2016)

Shirima v A.G. of Burundi and Ors. (Application 11 of 2016) [2017] EACJ 112 (6 July 2017) (First Instance Division)

Court

East African Court of Justice

Case number

Application 11 of 2016

Judge

Jundu JA, Lenaola JA, Ntezilyayo JA

The Court held that it has jurisdiction to determine allegations of Treaty violations under Articles 27 and 30(1) of the Treaty, even where the subject matter involves acts related to treaty-making, provided the applicant alleges breach of specific Treaty provisions. The application disclosed a cause of action against all Respondents, including those who had not signed the EPA, as there was a live issue regarding potential future signatures. However, the Applicant failed to establish irreparable injury or a prima facie case warranting an interlocutory injunction. The alleged harm was speculat…

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• Treaty Interpretation
• Regional Integration
• Interlocutory Injunctions
• Sovereignty Of States
• Cause Of Action
• Jurisdiction Of Regional Courts

Katangese Peoples Congress v Zaire (Communication 72 of 1992)

Katangese Peoples Congress v Zaire (Communication 72 of 1992) [1992] ACHPR 3 (1 January 1992)

Court

African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights

Case number

Communication 72 of 1992

The African Commission held that Katanga had no demonstrated Charter-based entitlement to independence and found no evidence of violations justifying secession.

• Self Determination
• Territorial Integrity
• Sovereignty Of States
• Participation In Government
• Self-determination
• Territorial-integrity