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December 2009

Yogogombaye v Senegal (File No. 001/2008) [2009] AfCHPR 4 (15 December 2009)

African Court lacks jurisdiction over individual claims against States absent a specific declaration under Article 34(6) of the Protocol.

International human rights — personal jurisdiction — African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights — jurisdiction over individual applications — requirement under Article 34(6) of the Protocol for State declaration — absence of jurisdiction without State’s consent — forum prorogatum discussed.

15 December 2009