Case discussion of Mornah v Benin and 7 Others: is the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights prevented from implementing the right of selfdetermination?

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The Court's ruling suggests that voting in favor of Morocco does not imply support for rights violations, complicating the issue of sovereignty.
The applicant, Mornah, alleges that the Sahrawi people's rights were violated by the eight respondent states and their actions in the African Union.
This discussion critiques the Court's conclusions, indicating a possible bias towards political interests rather than human rights principles.
The analysis emphasizes the importance of developing clear precedents in African human rights jurisprudence that uphold the rights of marginalized groups.

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Case discussion critiques the Court's judgment on self-determination in the Sahrawi context, suggesting implications for human rights enforcement.

Ozioma Izuora (2024) studied this question.

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Case discussion critiques the Court's judgment on self-determination in the Sahrawi context, suggesting implications for human rights enforcement.