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ECOWAS Court Orders Guinea to Pay Compensation for Violation of Citizen’s Right of Life and Integrity
ECOWAS Court Orders Guinea to Pay Compensation for Violation of Citizen’s Right of Life and Integrity
By: Michael Mike
The ECOWAS Court of justice has ordered the State of Guinea to pay 269,000,000 Guinean Francs as compensation for emotional harm for the violation of the right to life and integrity to the Applicant whose son was fatally injured during a protest in Labe in Guinea.
The Court also ordered that the Respondent pays the Applicant 44.000, 000 as damages in the same currency.
Hon. Justice Sengu Mohamed Koroma, Judge Rapporteur, delivered the judgment on Monday on behalf of the Panel which held that the Respondent had violated the fundamental right of the Applicant under the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights and other fundamental human rights treaties.
The Applicant, Mamadou Mouctar Balde, had filed a claim before the Court alleging the violation of his son Amadou Balde’s right to life. He averred that the son died from a fatal injury sustained during a riot at the University of Labe, where the Respondent’s agents were maintaining law and order. The Applicant asserted that the Respondent acknowledged the death of his son but failed to fulfill its obligations under international law. In view of these claims, Applicant sought for a declaration of violation under Article 4 of the ACHPR, along with monetary compensation and costs.
The Respondent acknowledged that the death of the Applicant’s son but denied responsibility, claiming its agents had a lawful mandate. It averred that an investigation was initiated and prosecution followed but was halted after a fire incident at the Court of First Instance in Labé, destroying case documents. The Respondent argued that it has made efforts to reconstruct the file since this incidence. It contended that it has not violated the Applicant’s human rights and requested that the Court declare the application inadmissible in form, and on the merit, dismiss the claim for lack of evidence.
It prayed for costs in cause.
The Court cited that the issue of a death was not contended rather the contention was whether a violation had occurred and the responsibility of the Respondent in this instance. The Court emphazed that states have a duty to safeguard the right to life during protests. Consequently, it concluded that Amadou Balde’s death in the Labe protest constitutes a violation under Article 4 of the African Charter on Human and People Rights.
The Court also found that the Respondent’s claim of lack of documents to continue the trial after the fire incident unacceptable, as there is no evidence supporting this assertion. The Court held that, based on the available facts and evidence, the Respondent failed in its obligation under Article 1 of the African Charter on Human and People Rights. This is due to the fact that the act of the violation of the right to life is attributable to the Respondent.
The Court therefore made orders that the Respondent pays Two Hundred and Sixty-Nine Million Guinean Francs (269,000,000 GNF) as compensation for emotional harm and Forty- Four Million Guinean Francs (44,000,000 GNF) as damages to the Applicant.
The Panel also consisted of Hon. Justice Gbéri-bè Ouattara, presiding and Dupe Atoki (Member).
ECOWAS Court Orders Guinea to Pay Compensation for Violation of Citizen’s Right of Life and Integrity
ISWAP confirms death of Abu Yahya Al-Muhajir, Shura Council member in Malam Fatori axis attack
By: Zagazola Makama
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has confirmed the death of a prominent member of its Shura Council, Abu Yahya Al-Muhajir, describing it as a major loss to the group.
The confirmation was contained in a statement and propaganda material circulated by the group, in which it mourned the deceased and referred to his death as its “greatest loss in recent times” within the Malam Fatori axis.
Security sources said Al-Muhajir was reportedly linked to recent operations in the Lake Chad Basin, although it remains unclear whether he was killed during a failed attack on Malam Fatori or as a result of a subsequent airstrike in the same general area.
The sources further indicated that the ISWAP attack on Malam Fatori was repelled by troops, with about 80 terrorists reportedly killed during the encounter and follow-up operations.
They added that the group’s internal communication suggested that Al-Muhajir either sustained fatal injuries during the failed offensive or died later from wounds sustained in the aftermath of military strikes.
Zagazola report that the 18 March 2026 failed attack left about 84 ISWAP members killed with many others who sustained injuries.
ISWAP confirms death of Abu Yahya Al-Muhajir, Shura Council member in Malam Fatori axis attack
Troops repel multi-front terrorist attack in Borno, killed several terrorists and recover arms
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated attack by suspected terrorists on a Forward Operating Base in Biu Local Government Area of Borno, recovering weapons and inflicting losses on the attackers.
A military source said the incident occurred at about 12:28 a.m. on March 28, when insurgents launched a multi-front assault on troops at Forward Operating Base Mandaragirau.
The source disclosed that the troops, already positioned in ambush, engaged the attackers in a fierce exchange, killing several of them and forcing others to retreat.
“Troops effectively engaged the terrorists from their ambush positions, compelling them to flee in disarray,” the source said.
He added that troops pursued the fleeing insurgents along their withdrawal routes, during which additional casualties were inflicted on them.
“During exploitation, troops discovered the bodies of four neutralised terrorists and recovered five AK-47 rifles, eight magazines, two rocket-propelled grenade bombs and quantities of ammunition,” he said.
The source noted that visible blood stains along the escape routes indicated that more casualties were inflicted on the fleeing insurgents.
He, however, said the troops also recorded casualties during the encounter.
“Some soldiers sustained injuries in action, while two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) lost their lives and two others are currently missing in action,” he said.
The sources added that the wounded personnel had been evacuated to the Cantonment Medical Centre in Biu for treatment, while exploitation operations are ongoing to track down the fleeing insurgents.
Troops repel multi-front terrorist attack in Borno, killed several terrorists and recover arms
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected collaborator of ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
A military source said the suspect was apprehended at about 5:35 p.m. on March 27 by troops of 25 Brigade and 19 Battalion (Mobile), in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
The source disclosed that the suspect, a native of Gwalki village in Kafa area of Damboa LGA, resides at Hausari Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri.
“The suspect is alleged to have been collaborating with ISWAP/JAS elements operating within the Damboa general area,” the source said.
He added that during preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed to be part of a hybrid force and a repentant terrorist.
“However, he confessed to being involved in the sale of ammunition to terrorist elements at the Timbuktu Triangle through an accomplice identified as Konto Fatima, said to be residing at Aburi IDP camp,” the source said.
According to him, the suspect is currently in military custody and undergoing further investigation.
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator in Borno
ISWAP confirms death of Abu Yahya Al-Muhajir, Shura Council member in Malam Fatori axis attack
Troops repel multi-front terrorist attack in Borno, killed several terrorists and recover arms
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator in Borno
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