African court to examine 15 applications during its 53rd ordinary session

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights on Monday began its 53rd Ordinary Session, at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania.

During the four-week session to end on July 5, Judges, among others, will examine over fifteen applications and at least five judgments are expected to be rendered, according to a statement.

The Court is composed of eleven Judges, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity.

The Court meets four times a year in Ordinary Sessions and may hold Extra-Ordinary Sessions.