PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS
An African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights is established within the Organization of African Unity, and it is called “the Court.”
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An African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights is established within the Organization of African Unity, and it is called “the Court.” The Court must, while taking the Protocol into account, complement the protective mandate of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The Court’s jurisdiction covers cases and disputes about interpreting and applying the Charter, this Protocol, and other relevant human rights instruments ratified by the States concerned. The Court may give advisory opinions on legal questions about the Charter or related human rights instruments, if the matter is not being examined by the Commission. This article lists who may bring cases to the Court, allows a State Party with an interest to ask to join a case, and lets the Court authorize certain NGOs and individuals to file directly.
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Provisions of PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS
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Ishyirwaho ry’Urukiko
AI-assisted research summary: An African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights is established within the Organization of African Unity, and it is called “the Court.”
Ingingo ya mbere: Ishyirwaho ry’Urukiko Article One: Establishment of the Court Article premier: Création de la Cour Mu Muryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika, Nyafurika hashyizweho Urukiko shall be established within There the Organization of African Unity an African Il est créé, au sein de l’Organisation de l’Unité Africaine, une Cour Africaine des 4 rw’Uburenganzira bwa Muntu n’ubw’Abaturage rwiswe “Urukiko” ahakurikira hose, imiterere, ububasha n’imikorere byarwo bigengwa n’aya Masezerano. Court Human and Peoples’ Rights hereinafter referred to as “the Court”, the organization, jurisdiction and functioning of which shall be governed by the present Protocol. Droits de l’Homme et des Peuples (ci-après dénommée “la Cour”), dont l’organisation, la compétence et le fonctionnement sont régis par le présent Protocole. - 2 Verify source ↗
Imikoranire hagati y’Urukiko na
AI-assisted research summary: The Court must, while taking the Protocol into account, complement the protective mandate of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Ingingo ya 2: Imikoranire hagati y’Urukiko na Komisiyo Article 2: Relationship between the Court and the Commission Article 2 : Relation entre la Cour et la Commission Urukiko, hitawe uko bikwiye ku biteganyijwe muri aya Masezerano y’Inyongera, rwuzuza imirimo yerekeranye no kurengera Amasezerano bwa muntu Nyafurika n’ubw’Abaturage ahakurikira “Amasezerano” yahaye Komisiyo Nyafurika y’Uburenganzira bwa muntu n’ubw’abaturage yitwa “Komisiyo” ahakurikira hose. y’Uburenganzira yitwa The Court shall, bearing in mind the provisions of this Protocol, complement the protective mandate of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights hereinafter referred to as “the Commission”, conferred upon it by the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, hereinafter referred to as “the Charter”. La Cour, tenant dûment compte des dispositions du présent Protocole, complète les fonctions de protection que la Charte Africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples (ci-après dénommée: la Charte) a conférées à la Commission Africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples (ci-après dénommée: la Commission). - 3 Verify source ↗
Ububasha
AI-assisted research summary: The Court’s jurisdiction covers cases and disputes about interpreting and applying the Charter, this Protocol, and other relevant human rights instruments ratified by the States concerned.
Ingingo ya 3: Ububasha Article 3: Jurisdiction Article 3: Compétence de la Cour byose ibibazo n’impaka 1. Ububasha bw’Urukiko bukubiyemo no gusuzuma zose rwashyikirijwe bijyanye n’isobanurwa ndetse n’iyubahirizwa iry’aya Masezerano y’Inyongera n’iry’andi masezerano ajyanye n’uburenganzira bwa muntu kandi yemejwe burundu n’ibihugu birebwa na yo. ry’Amasezerano, 1. The jurisdiction of the Court shall extend to all cases and disputes submitted it concerning the interpretation and application of the Charter, this Protocol and any other relevant Human Rights instrument ratified by the States concerned. to 5 est elle 1. La Cour a compétence pour connaître de toutes les affaires et de tous les différends concernant dont l’interprétation et l’application de la Charte, du présent Protocole, et de tout autre instrument pertinent relatif aux droits de l’homme et ratifié par les Etats concernés. saisie 2. Ku bijyanye n’impaka zo kumenya niba Urukiko rufite ububasha, Urukiko rubifataho icyemezo. 2. In the event of a dispute as to whether the Court has jurisdiction, the Court shall decide. 2. En cas de contestation sur le point de savoir si la Cour est compétente, la Cour décide. - 4 Verify source ↗
Igitekerezo gitanga inama
AI-assisted research summary: The Court may give advisory opinions on legal questions about the Charter or related human rights instruments, if the matter is not being examined by the Commission.
Ingingo ya 4: Igitekerezo gitanga inama Article 4: Advisory Opinions Article 4: Avis Consultatifs 1. Bisabwe n’igihugu kigize Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika, Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika, rumwe mu nzego zawo, cyangwa umuryango nyafurika wemewe n’Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika, Urukiko rushobora gutanga igitekerezo gitanga inama ku kibazo cy’amategeko kijyanye n’Amasezerano, cyangwa andi masezerano y’uburenganzira bwa muntu, igihe cyose icyasabweho inama kitareba ikirego kirimo gusuzumwa na Komisiyo. 1. At the request of a Member State of the OAU, the OAU, any of its organs, or any African organization recognized by the OAU, the Court may provide an opinion on any legal matter relating to the Charter or any other relevant human rights instruments, provided that the subject matter of the opinion is not related to a matter being examined by the Commission. 1. A la demande d’un État membre de l’OUA, de tout organe de l’OUA ou d’une organisation Africaine reconnue par l’OUA, la Cour peut donner un avis sur toute question juridique concernant la Charte ou tout autre instrument pertinent relatif aux droits de l’homme, à condition que l’objet de l’avis consultatif ne se rapporte pas à une requête pendante devant la Commission. 2. Urukiko rugaragaza impamvu rushingiraho ku nama rutanze. Umucamanza ashobora kongeraho inyandiko cye gitandukanye n’icya bagenzi be. igitekerezo ikubiyemo 2. The Court shall give reasons for its advisory opinions provided that every judge shall be entitled to deliver a separate of dissenting decision. 2. Les avis consultatifs de la Cour sont motivés. Un juge peut y joindre une opinion individuelle ou dissidente. - 5 Verify source ↗
Kuregera Urukiko
AI-assisted research summary: This article lists who may bring cases to the Court, allows a State Party with an interest to ask to join a case, and lets the Court authorize certain NGOs and individuals to file directly.
Ingingo ya 5: Kuregera Urukiko Article 5: Access to the Court Article 5: Saisine de la Cour 1. Abafite uburenganzira bwo kuregera Urukiko ni aba bakurikira: 1. The following are entitled to submit cases to the Court: 1. Ont qualité pour saisir la Cour : 6 a) Komisiyo; a) the Commission a) la Commission; b) igihugu kiri muri aya Masezerano cyashyikirije ikibazo cyacyo Komisiyo; b) the State Party which had lodged a complaint to the Commission b) l’Etat partie qui a saisi la Commission ; c) igihugu kiri muri aya Masezerano cyarezwe muri Komisiyo; c) the State Party against which the complaint has been lodged at the Commission c) l’Etat partie contre lequel une plainte a été introduite; d) igihugu kiri muri aya Masezerano gifite umuturage ku ihungabanywa ry’uburenganzira bwa muntu; ihohoterwa wakorewe d) the State Party whose citizen is a victim of human rights violation d) l’Etat partie dont le ressortissant est victime d’une violation des droits de l’Homme; e) imiryango nyafurika igizwe n’ibihugu; e) african intergovernmental organizations e) les organisations inter-gouvernementales africaines. 2. Igihugu kibifitemo inyungu gishobora gusaba Urukiko kugoboka mu rubanza. 2. When a State Party has an interest in a case, it may submit a request to the Court to be permitted to join. 2. Lorsqu’un Etat partie estime avoir un intérêt dans une affaire, il peut adresser à la Cour une requête aux fins d’intervention. 3. Urukiko rushobora kwemerera abantu ku giti cyabo ndetse n’imiryango itari iya Leta yemewe nk’indorerezi muri Komisiyo kururegera mu buryo butaziguye hashingiwe ku biteganywa mu ngingo ya 34 (6) y’aya Masezerano y’Inyongera. 3. The Court may entitle relevant Non- Governmental organizations (NGOs) with observer status before the Commission, and individuals to institute cases directly before it, in accordance with Article 34 (6) of this Protocol. qu’aux organisations 3. La Cour peut permettre aux individus non ainsi gouvernementales (ONG) dotées du statut d’observateur auprès de la Commission requêtes directement d’introduire des devant elle, conformément à l’article 34 (6) de ce protocole. Article 5(3) involving a State Party which has not made such a declaration. La Cour ne reçoit aucune requête en application de l’article 5 (3) intéressant un État partie qui n’a pas fait une telle déclaration. 7. Declarations made under sub-Article (6) above shall be deposited with the Secretary- General, who shall transmit copies thereof to the State parties. 7. Les déclarations faites en application de l’alinéa (6) ci-dessus sont déposées auprès l’OUA qui du Secrétaire général de transmet une copie aux États parties. - 6 Verify source ↗
Kwakira ikirego
AI-assisted research summary: The Court may ask the Commission for an opinion when deciding whether a case is admissible, and the Commission must provide it as soon as possible.
Ingingo ya 6: Kwakira ikirego Article 6: Admissibility of Cases Article 6: Recevabilité des Requêtes 7 1. Urukiko, iyo rusuzuma ibijyanye no kwakira ikirego cyatanzwe hashingiwe ku ngingo ya 5(3) y’aya Masezerano, rushobora gusaba Komisiyo kugira icyo ibivugaho mu gihe gito gishoboka. 1. The Court, when deciding on the admissibility of a case instituted under Article 5(3) of this Protocol, may request the opinion of the Commission which shall give it as soon as possible. 1. La Cour, avant de statuer sur la recevabilité d’une requête introduite en application de l’article 5(3) du présent Protocole, peut solliciter la Commission qui doit le donner dans les meilleurs délais. l’avis de 2. Urukiko rufata icyemezo ku bijyanye no kwakira ikirego hashingiwe ku biteganywa mu ngingo ya 56 y’Amasezerano. 2. The Court shall rule on the admissibility of cases taking into account the provisions of - 56 Verify source ↗
of the Charter.
AI-assisted research summary: The Court may consider cases and may transfer them to the Commission.
Article 56 of the Charter. 2. La Cour statue sur la recevabilité des requêtes en tenant compte des dispositions énoncées à l’article 56 de la Charte. 3. Urukiko rushobora gusuzuma ibirego cyangwa rukabyoherereza Komisiyo. 3. The Court may consider cases or transfer them to the Commission. 3. La Cour peut connaître des requêtes ou les renvoyer devant la Commission. - 7 Verify source ↗
Amategeko akoreshwa
AI-assisted research summary: The Court must apply the Charter and any other relevant human rights instruments ratified by the States concerned.
Ingingo ya 7: Amategeko akoreshwa Article 7: Applicable Laws Article 7: Droit Applicable ingingo rukoresha Urukiko zikubiye mu Masezerano cyangwa andi mategeko ajyanye n’uburenganzira bwa muntu kandi yemejwe burundu n’igihugu bireba. The Court shall apply the provision of the Charter and any other relevant human rights instruments ratified by the States concerned. La Cour applique les dispositions de la Charte ainsi que tout autre instrument pertinent relatif aux droits de l’homme et ratifié par l’Etat concerné. - 8 Verify source ↗
Gusuzuma ibirego
AI-assisted research summary: The Court considers cases brought before it under detailed conditions set by its Rules of Procedure, taking account of the relationship between the Commission and the Court.
Ingingo ya 8: Gusuzuma ibirego Article 8: Consideration of Cases Article 8: Examen des requêtes Amategeko ngengamikorere y’Urukiko agena mu buryo burambuye uburyo Urukiko rusuzuma ibirego rwashyikirijwe hitabwa ku bwuzuzanye bwarwo na Komisiyo. The Rules of Procedure of the Court shall lay down the detailed conditions under which the Court shall consider cases brought before it, bearing in mind the complementarity between the Commission and the Court. La Cour fixe dans son règlement d`ordre intérieur les conditions d’examen des requêtes dont elle est saisie en tenant compte de la complémentarité entre elle et la Commission 8 - 9 Verify source ↗
Gukemura
AI-assisted research summary: The Court may try to settle a pending case amicably.
Ingingo ya 9: Gukemura bwumvikane impaka mu Article 9: Amicable Settlement Article 9: Règlement à l’amiable Urukiko rushobora kugerageza gukemura impaka rwashyikirijwe mu bwumvikane hashingiwe ku biteganywa mu Masezerano. The Court may try to reach an amicable settlement in a case pending before it in accordance with the provisions of the Charter. La Cour peut tenter de régler à l’amiable les cas qui lui sont soumis conformément aux dispositions de la Charte. - 10 Verify source ↗
Iburanisha no guhagararirwa
AI-assisted research summary: Court proceedings are public, but the Court may hold them in camera under its procedural rules. Parties have the right to choose their representative, and people who appear before the Court are entitled to protection and necessary facilities.
Ingingo ya 10: Iburanisha no guhagararirwa Article 10: Hearings and Representation Article 10: Audiences de la Cour et représentation 1. Urukiko ruburanisha mu ruhame. Icyakora, rushobora kuburanisha mu muhezo hashingiwe ku biteganywa mu mategeko ngengamikorere yarwo. 1. The Court shall conduct its proceedings in public. The Court may, however, conduct proceedings in camera as may be provided for in the Rules of Procedure. 1. Les audiences de la Cour sont publiques. La Cour peut cependant tenir ses audiences à huis clos, dans les conditions prévues par le Règlement d`ordre intérieur. 2. Umuburanyi wese afite uburenganzira bwo guhagararirwa n’umwunganizi yihitiyemo. Ku bw’inyungu z’ubutabera, umuburanyi ashobora guhagararirwa cyangwa kunganirwa ku buntu. 2. Any party to a case shall be entitled to be represented by a legal representative of the party’s choice. Free legal representation may be provided where the interests of justice so require. 2. Toute partie à une affaire a le droit de se faire représenter par le conseil juridique de son choix. Une représentation, ou une assistance judiciaire, peut être gratuitement assurée dans les cas où l’intérêt de la justice l’exige. 3. Buri wese, umutangabuhamya cyangwa imbere uhagarariye kandi y’Urukiko, bagomba kurengerwa ababuranyi, iyo bari 3. Any person, witness or representative of the parties, who appears before the Court, shall in enjoy protection and all facilities, 9 personnes, 3. Toutes ou à représentants des parties comparaître devant la Cour, jouissent de la témoins appelés bagahabwa ubufasha bwemewe n’amategeko mpuzamahanga kandi bukenewe kugira ngo basohoze inshingano n`imirimo byabo bijyanye n` Urukiko. accordance with international law, necessary for the discharging of their functions, tasks and duties in relation to the Court. international, protection et des facilités reconnues par le à droit l’accomplissement de leurs fonctions, de leurs devoirs et de leurs obligations en rapport avec la Cour. et nécessaires - 11 Verify source ↗
Abagize Urukiko
AI-assisted research summary: The Court must have 11 judges, all elected individually from Member States’ nationals, and no two judges may be from the same State.
Ingingo ya 11: Abagize Urukiko Article 11: Composition Article 11: Composition de la Cour bwa Afurika 1. Urukiko rugizwe n’abacamanza cumi n’umwe (11), bakomoka mu bihugu bigize Umuryango w`Ubumwe batorwa mu banyamategeko bazwiho imico ndangabupfura, kandi bazwiho ubushobozi n’ubunararibonye mu mategeko, ubucamanza cyangwa kwigisha mu muntu bijyanye n’ubw’abaturage. n’uburenganzira bwa 1. The Court shall consist of eleven judges, nationals of Member States of the OAU, elected in an individual capacity from among jurists of high moral character and of recognized practical, judicial or academic competence and experience in the field of human and peoples’ rights. 1. La Cour se compose de onze juges, ressortissants des États membres de l’OUA, élus à titre personnel parmi des juristes jouissant d’une très haute autorité morale, d’une compétence et expérience juridique, judiciaire ou académique reconnue dans le domaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples. 2. Abacamanza babiri ntibashobora kuba abenegihugu b’igihugu kimwe. 2. No two judges shall be nationals of the same State. 2. La Cour ne peut comprendre plus d’un juge de la même nationalité. - 12 Verify source ↗
Ishyirwaho
AI-assisted research summary: Each State Party may propose up to three candidates, with at least two being nationals of that State.
Ingingo ya 12: Ishyirwaho Article 12: Nominations Article 12: Candidatures 1. Buri gihugu kiri muri aya Masezerano gishobora gutanga abakandida batarenga batatu nibura babiri bakaba bagikomokamo. 1. States Parties to the Protocol may each propose up to three candidates, at least two of whom shall be nationals of that State. 1. Chaque État partie au Protocole peut présenter jusqu’à trois candidats dont au moins deux doivent être ressortissants de l’État qui les présente. 10 2. Mu guhitamo abacamanza hibandwa uko bikwiye ku ihame ry’uburinganire bw’ibitsina byombi. 2. Due consideration shall be given to adequate gender representation in nomination process. 2. Lors de la présentation des candidatures, la tenu compte de il sera dûment représentation adéquate des deux sexes. - 13 Verify source ↗
Urutonde rw’Abakandida
AI-assisted research summary: The Secretary-General must ask each State Party to submit judge nominees, and then prepare and send an alphabetical list of nominees before the next Assembly session.
Ingingo ya 13: Urutonde rw’Abakandida Article 13: List of Candidates Article 13: Liste des candidats Umunyamabanga 1. Aya Masezerano y’Inyongera agitangira gukurikizwa, Mukuru w’Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika asaba buri gihugu kiri muri aya Masezerano gutanga mu minsi mirongo icyenda, abakandida bacyo ku mwanya w’umucamanza w’Urukiko. 1. Upon entry into force of this Protocol, the Secretary-general of the OAU shall request each State Party to the Protocol to present, within ninety (90) days of such a request, its nominees for the office of judge of the Court. 1. Dès l’entrée en vigueur du présent Protocole, le Secrétaire général de l’OUA invite les États parties au Protocole à procéder, dans un délai de quatre-vingt-dix la présentation des (90) candidatures au poste de juge à la Cour. jours, à 2. Umunyamabanga Mukuru w’Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika ategura urutonde rw’abakandida akurikije uko amazina yabo akurikirana mu nyuguti akarushyikiriza ibihugu bigize Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika habura nibura iminsi mirongo itatu kugira ngo Inama y’Abakuru b’ibihugu na za Guverinoma, ahakurikira hose yiswe “Inama”, iterane. 2. The Secretary-General of the OAU shall prepare a list in alphabetical order of the candidates nominated and transmit it to the Member States of the OAU at least thirty days prior to the next session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the OAU hereinafter referred to as “the Assembly”. 2. Le Secrétaire général de l’OUA dresse la liste alphabétique des candidats présentés et la communique aux États membres de l’OUA, au moins trente (30) jours avant la session suivante de la Conférence des Chefs d’État et de Gouvernement de l’OUA (ci- après dénommée: la Conférence). - 14 Verify source ↗
Amatora
AI-assisted research summary: The Assembly elects the Court’s judges by secret ballot and must ensure regional, legal-tradition, and gender representation.
Ingingo ya 14: Amatora Article 14: Elections Article 14: Élections 1. Abacamanza b’Urukiko batorwa mu ibanga n’Inama hashingiwe ku rutonde ruvugwa mu ngingo ya 13 (2) y’aya Masezerano y’Inyongera. 1. The judges of the Court shall be elected by secret ballot by the Assembly from the list referred to in Article 13(2) of the present Protocol. 1. Les juges à la Cour sont élus au scrutin secret par la Conférence sur la liste visée à l’article 13 (2) du présent protocole. 11 2. Inama ireba ko muri rusange ibice by’ingenzi bya Afurika n’uburyo bwabyo bw’imikoreshereze y’amategeko bihagarariwe mu Rukiko. 2. The Assembly shall ensure that in the Court as a whole there is representation of the main regions of Africa and of their principal legal traditions. 2. La Conférence veille à ce que la composition de reflète une répartition géographique équitable ainsi que les grands systèmes juridiques. la Cour 3. Mu gihe cy’itora, Inama ikora ku buryo uburinganire bw’ibitsina byombi bwubahirizwa. 3. In the election of the judges, the Assembly shall ensure that there is adequate gender representation. 3. Lors des élections, la Conférence veille à ce que la représentation adéquate des deux sexes soit assurée. - 15 Verify source ↗
Manda
AI-assisted research summary: Judges are elected for six years and may be re-elected once; some initial terms are shorter, replacement judges serve the remaining term, and judges other than the President work part-time unless the Assembly changes that arrangement.
Ingingo ya 15: Manda Article 15: Term of Office Article 15: Mandat des juges 1. Abacamanza b’Urukiko batorerwa manda y’imyaka itandatu (6) ishobora kongerwa incuro imwe gusa. Icyakora, manda y’abacamanza bane batorwa mu matora ya mbere irangira nyuma y’imyaka ibiri, naho manda y’abandi bacamanza bane yo irangira nyuma y’imyaka ine. 1. The judges of the Court shall be elected for a period of six years and may be re-elected only once. The terms of four judges elected at the first election shall expire at the end of two years, and the terms of four more judges shall expire at the end of four years. 1. Les juges à la Cour sont élus pour une période de six ans et sont rééligibles une seule fois. Toutefois, le mandat de quatre juges élus lors de la première élection prend fin au bout de deux ans et le mandat de quatre autres prend fin au bout de quatre ans ya n’ine 2. Abacamanza bagira manda irangira ku myaka batoranywa ibiri n’Umunyamabanga Mukuru w’Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika hakoreshejwe tombola, itora rya mbere rikimara kurangira. mbere 2. The judges whose terms are to expire at the end of the initial periods of two and four years shall be chosen by lot to be drawn by the Secretary-General of the OAU immediately after the first election has been completed. 2. Les juges dont le mandat prend fin au terme des périodes initiales de deux et quatre ans sont tirés au sort par le Secrétaire général de l’OUA, immédiatement après la première élection. 3. Umucamanza utowe kugira ngo asimbure umucamanza utarangije manda ye, akora igice cya manda y’uwo asimbuye gisigaye. 3. A judge elected to replace a judge whose term of office has not expired shall hold office for the remainder of the predecessor’s term. 3. Le juge élu pour remplacer un autre juge dont le mandat n’est pas arrivé à terme achève la portion du mandat de son prédécesseur qui reste à courir. 12 4. Abacamanza bose uretse Perezida bakora imirimo yabo ku buryo budahoraho. Ariko Inama ishobora guhindura iyo mikorere bibaye ngombwa. 4. All judges except the President shall perform their functions on a part-time basis. However, the Assembly may change this arrangement as it deems appropriate. 4. Tous les juges, à l’exception du Président, exercent leurs fonctions à temps partiel. Cependant, la Conférence peut modifier cette décision si elle le juge nécessaire. - 16 Verify source ↗
Indahiro
AI-assisted research summary: After election, judges of the Court must make a solemn declaration to carry out their duties impartially and faithfully.
Ingingo ya 16: Indahiro Article 16: Oath of Office Article 16: Serment Iyo bamaze gutorwa, abacamanza barahirira kurangiza inshingano zabo nta kubogama no mu budahemuka. After their election, the judges of the Court shall make a solemn declaration to discharge their duties impartially and faithfully. leur élection, Après juges prêtent serment d’exercer leurs fonctions en toute impartialité et loyauté. les - 17 Verify source ↗
Ubwigenge
AI-assisted research summary: Judges must be independent, avoid cases where they previously participated, and have diplomatic-style immunities while serving.
Ingingo ya 17: Ubwigenge Article 17: Independence Article 17: Indépendance des juges 1. Ubwigenge bugomba kubahirizwa ku buryo bwuzuye hashingiwe ku mategeko mpuzamahanga. bw’abacamanza 1. The independence of the judges shall be fully ensured in accordance with international law. 1. L’indépendance des juges est pleinement droit assurée international. conformément au 2. Nta mucamanza wemerewe gusuzuma ikirego yigeze agira icyo akoraho nk’umwunganizi cyangwa umujyanama w’umwe mu baburana, nk’umucamanza mu rukiko rw’igihugu cyangwa mu rukiko mpuzamahanga, cyangwa yari muri Komisiyo yari ishinzwe gucukumbura cyangwa yarahuye na cyo mu bundi buryo. Ugushidikanya kose kuri iyi ngingo gukemurwa n’Urukiko. 2. No judge may hear any case in which the same judge has previously taken part as agent, counsel or advocate for one of the parties or as a member of a national or international court or a commission of enquiry or in any other capacity. Any doubt on this point shall be settled by decision of the Court. 2. Les juges ne peuvent siéger dans une affaire dans laquelle ils sont antérieurement intervenus comme agents, conseils ou avocats de l’une des parties, membre d’un tribunal national ou international, d’une commission d’enquête, ou à tout autre titre. En cas de doute sur la réalité de cette intervention, la Cour tranche. 13 3. Abacamanza bagira uburenganzira bwihariye n’ubudahangarwa buhabwa abahagarariye ibihugu hashingiwe ku mategeko mpuzamahanga, kuva igihe batowe kugeza igihe barangirije manda yabo. 3. The judges of the Court shall enjoy, from the moment of their election and throughout their term of office, the immunities extended to diplomatic accordance with in international law. agents 3. Dès leur élection et pendant toute la durée de leur mandat, les juges à la Cour jouissent des privilèges et immunités reconnus en droit personnel diplomatique. international au 4. Abacamanza ntibashobora na rimwe kuryozwa icyemezo batoreye cyangwa inama batanze mu gihe bari mu mirimo yabo kabone n’iyo barangije manda yabo. 4. At no time shall the judges of the Court be held liable for any decision or opinion issued in the exercise of their functions. 4. Les juges à la Cour ne peuvent, à aucun moment, même après l’expiration de leur mandat, être poursuivis en raison des votes ou des opinions émis dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions. - 18 Verify source ↗
Ibitabangikanywa
AI-assisted research summary: A judge may not do activities that could interfere with judicial independence, impartiality, or the demands of the office.
Ingingo ya 18: Ibitabangikanywa Article 18: Incompatibility Article 18: Incompatibilité w’ubucamanza ntubangikanywa Umurimo n’ibikorwa ibyo ari byo byose byabangamira ubwigenge bw’umucamanza cyangwa ibisabwa mu kazi ke nk’uko biteganywa mu mategeko ngengamikorere y’Urukiko. judge of the court is The position of incompatible with any activity that might interfere with the independence or impartiality of such a judge or the demands of the office as determined in the Rules of Procedure of the Court. Les fonctions de juge à la Cour sont incompatibles avec toutes autres activités de nature à porter atteinte aux exigences d’indépendance ou d’impartialité liées à la fonction, et telles que stipulées dans le règlement d`ordre intérieur. Ingingo y’ubucamanza ya 19: Guhagarika imirimo - 19 Verify source ↗
Cessation of Office
AI-assisted research summary: A judge cannot be suspended or removed unless the other judges of the Court unanimously find that the judge no longer meets the required conditions. The Court’s decision is final unless the Assembly sets it aside at its next session.
Article 19: Cessation of Office Article 19: Fin du mandat du juge ntashobora 1. Umucamanza guhagarikwa cyangwa gukurwa ku murimo keretse gusa iyo byemejwe n’abacamanza bose b’Urukiko; ko uwo mucamanza atacyujuje ibisabwa ngo umuntu abe umucamanza muri uru Rukiko. 1. A judge shall not be suspended or removed from office unless, by the unanimous decision of the other judges of the Court, the judge concerned has been found to be no longer 1. Un juge ne peut être suspendu ou relevé de ses fonctions que si, de l’avis unanime des autres juges à la Cour, il a cessé de répondre aux conditions requises. 14 fulfilling the required conditions to be a judge of the Court. 2. Icyemezo cy’Urukiko kiba ari ndakuka keretse gihinduwe ukundi n’Inama y’Abakuru b’ibihugu na za Guverinoma ikurikira. 2. Such a decision of the Court shall become final unless it is set aside by the Assembly at its next session. 2. La décision de la Cour est définitive à moins que la Conférence n’en décide autrement lors de sa session suivante. - 20 Verify source ↗
Imyanya itarimo abacamanza
AI-assisted research summary: If a judge dies or resigns, the Court President must notify the OAU Secretary General immediately, and the vacancy is declared from the relevant date. The Assembly replaces the judge unless less than 180 days remain in the term.
Ingingo ya 20: Imyanya itarimo abacamanza Article 20: Vacancies Article 20: Vacance de siège Perezida w’Urukiko Umunyamabanga 1. Iyo umucamanza apfuye cyangwa yeguye ku mirimo ahita ye, Mukuru abimenyesha w’Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika, na we agatangaza utarimo umucamanza uhereye umunsi uwari muri uwo mwanya yapfiriyeho cyangwa yeguriyeho. umwanya hari ko 1. In case of death or resignation of a judge of the Court, the President of the Court shall immediately inform the Secretary General of the Organization of African Unity, who shall declare the seat vacant from the date of death or from the date on which the resignation takes effect. 1. En cas de décès ou de démission d’un juge à la Cour, le Président de la Cour le Secrétaire informe général de l’OUA qui déclare le siège vacant à partir de la date du décès ou de celle à laquelle la démission prend effet. immédiatement 2. Inama y’Abakuru b’ibihugu na za Guverinoma isimbuza umucamanza utakiri mu kazi keretse iyo igihe cyari gisigaye ngo manda ye irangire kiri munsi y’iminsi ijana na mirongo inani (180). 2. The Assembly shall replace the judge whose office became vacant unless the remaining period of the term is less than one hundred and eighty (180) days. 2. La Conférence procède au remplacement du juge dont le siège est devenu vacant à moins que le mandat restant soit inférieur à cent quatre- vingt (180) jours. 3. Ibiteganywa mu ngingo iya 12, iya 13 n’iya 14 z`aya Masezerano y’Inyongera ni byo bikurikizwa mu gusimbuza abacamanza batakiri mu myanya yabo. 3. The same procedure and considerations as set out in Articles 12, 13 and 14 of the Protocol shall be followed for the filling of vacancies. 3. La même procédure et les mêmes considérations définies aux articles 12, 13 et 14 du présent Protocole sont applicables pour pourvoir aux sièges vacants. - 21 Verify source ↗
Ubuyobozi bw’Urukiko
AI-assisted research summary: The Court elects a President and a Vice-President for two years, and each may be re-elected only once. The President must work full-time, stay at the Court’s seat, and the roles’ functions are set by the Court’s Rules of Procedure.
Ingingo ya 21: Ubuyobozi bw’Urukiko Article 21: Presidency of the Court Article 21: Présidence de la Cour 15 1. Urukiko rutora Perezida na Visi Perezida, batorerwa manda y’imyaka ibiri (2). Bashobora kongera gutorwa incuro imwe. 1. The Court shall elect its President and one Vice-President for a period of two years. They may be re-elected only once. 1. La Cour élit son Président et son Vice- président pour une période de deux ans renouvelable une seule fois. 2. Perezida akora imirimo ye mu buryo buhoraho kandi akaba ku cyicaro cy’Urukiko. judicial 2. The President shall perform functions on a full-time basis and shall reside at the seat of the Court. 2. Le Président exerce ses fonctions à plein temps. Il réside au lieu du siège de la Cour. 3. Inshingano za Perezida n’iza Visi Perezida ziteganywa mu mategeko ngengamikorere y’Urukiko. 3. The functions of the President and the Vice- President shall be set out in the Rules of Procedure of the Court. 3. Les fonctions du Président ainsi que celles du Vice-président sont déterminées dans le règlement d`ordre intérieur de la Cour. - 22 Verify source ↗
Kwihana umucamanza
AI-assisted research summary: A judge must not hear a case if the judge is a national of a State that is party to the case.
Ingingo ya 22: Kwihana umucamanza Article 22: Exclusion Article 22: Récusation Mu gihe umucamanza akomoka muri kimwe mu bihugu birebwa n’ikirego, yikura mu rubanza. If the judge is a national of any State which is a party to a case submitted to the Court, that judge shall not hear the case. Au cas où un juge possède la nationalité d’un État partie à une affaire, il se récuse. - 23 Verify source ↗
Umubare usabwa
AI-assisted research summary: The Court may examine a case only when it has a quorum of at least seven judges.
Ingingo ya 23: Umubare usabwa Article 23: Quorum Article 23: Quorum Kugira ngo ikirego gisuzumwe n’Urukiko mu buryo bwemewe, inteko igomba kuba igizwe nibura n’Abacamanza barindwi. The Court shall examine cases brought before it, if it has a quorum of at least seven judges. Pour l’examen de chaque affaire portée devant elle, la Cour siège avec un quorum d’au moins sept juges. - 24 Verify source ↗
Ubwanditsi bw’Urukiko
AI-assisted research summary: The Court must appoint its Registrar and registry staff from among nationals of OAU member states, and the Registrar must live where the Court sits.
Ingingo ya 24: Ubwanditsi bw’Urukiko Article 24: Registry of the Court Article 24: Greffe de la Cour 1. Urukiko rushyiraho umwanditsi warwo n’abandi bakozi b’ubwanditsi bakomoka mu 1. The Court shall appoint its own Registrar and other staff of the registry from among 1. La Cour désigne son Greffier et les autres les fonctionnaires du Greffe parmi 16 bihugu bigize Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa mategeko Afurika, ngengamikorere yarwo. hashingiwe ku nationals of Member States of the OAU according to the Rules of Procedure. ressortissants des États membres de l’OUA, conformément aux dispositions de son règlement d`ordre intérieur. 2. Umwanditsi akorera kandi akaba ku cyicaro cy’Urukiko. 2. The office and residence of the Registrar shall be at the place where the Court has its seat. 2. Le Greffier réside au lieu du siège de la Cour. - 25 Verify source ↗
Icyicaro cy’Urukiko
AI-assisted research summary: The Court’s seat is set by the Assembly, and the Court may sit elsewhere in a Member State if the Court’s majority wants it and the state agrees.
Ingingo ya 25: Icyicaro cy’Urukiko Article 25: Seat of the Court Article 25: Siège de la Cour Icyicaro 1. cy’Urukiko kigenwa n’Inama za Guverinoma y’Abakuru b’ibihugu na kigashyirwa muri kimwe mu bihugu bihuriye kuri aya Masezerano y’Inyongera. Icyakora, Urukiko rushobora kuburanishiriza mu kindi gihugu kigize Umuryango w` Ubumwe bwa Afurika mu gihe ari ngombwa,byemejwe ku bwiganze bw`abarugize kandi icyo gihugu kikabanza kubyemera. 1. The Court shall have its seat at the place determined by the Assembly from among States parties to this Protocol. However, it may convene in the territory of any Member State of the OAU when the majority of the Court considers it desirable, and with the prior consent of the State concerned. 1. Le siège de la Cour est établi dans un État partie au Protocole par la Conférence. La Cour peut toutefois siéger sur le territoire de tout État membre de l’OUA sur décision de la majorité de ses membres et avec l’agrément préalable de l’État concerné. 2. Icyicaro cy’Urukiko gishobora guhindurwa n’Inama y’Abakuru b’ibihugu na za Guverinoma, nyuma yo kurugisha inama. 2. The seat of the Court may be changed by the Assembly after due consultation with the Court. 2. La Conférence peut décider, après avis de la Cour, de changer le siège de celle-ci. - 26 Verify source ↗
Ibimenyetso
AI-assisted research summary: The Court must hear all parties, may hold an enquiry if needed, may receive written and oral evidence, and must decide based on that evidence.
Ingingo ya 26: Ibimenyetso Article 26: Evidence Article 26: Preuves 1. Urukiko rusuzuma ibirego rwashyikirijwe mu buryo bw’ivuguruzanya hagati y’ababuranyi, iperereza. kandi byaba ngombwa rugakora 1. The Court shall hear submissions by all parties and if deemed necessary, hold an enquiry. The States concerned shall assist by 17 1. La Cour l’examen procède contradictoire des requêtes qui lui sont soumises et, s’il y a lieu, à une enquête. Les les États concernés fournissent toutes à Ibihugu birebwa bisabwa gutanga ubufasha bukenewe kugira ngo ikirego gisuzumwe neza. providing relevant facilities for the efficient handling of the case. facilités nécessaires à la conduite efficace de l’affaire. 2. Urukiko ibimenyetso rushobora kwakira byanditse cyangwa bitanzwe mu magambo hamwe n’ibimenyetso bitanzwe n’impuguke kandi rugafata icyemezo rushingiye kuri ibyo bimenyetso. 2. The Court may receive written and oral evidence including expert testimony and shall make its decision on the basis of such evidence. 2. La Cour reçoit tous moyens de preuves (écrites ou orales) qu’elle juge appropriées et sur lesquelles elle fonde ses décisions. - 27 Verify source ↗
Icyemezo cy’Urukiko
AI-assisted research summary: The Court may make appropriate orders, including compensation or reparation, when it finds a human or peoples’ rights violation, and it may also adopt provisional measures in urgent cases.
Ingingo ya 27: Icyemezo cy’Urukiko Article 27: Findings Article 27: Décisions de la Cour 1. Iyo Urukiko rusanze harabayeho guhungabanya uburenganzira bwa muntu cyangwa bw’abaturage, rufata icyemezo gikwiye kugira ngo haboneke igisubizo ku kibazo harimo no kwishyura indishyi ikwiye cyangwa gutanga impozamarira. 1. If the Court finds that there has been violation of a human or peoples’ rights, it shall the make appropriate orders to remedy violation, the payment of fair compensation or reparation. including ordonne 1. Lorsqu’elle estime qu’il y a eu violation d’un droit de l’homme ou des peuples, la les mesures toutes Cour appropriées afin de remédier à la situation, y compris juste compensation ou l’octroi d’une réparation. le paiement d’une 2. Mu gihe byihutirwa cyane kandi hari impamvu ikomeye, n’igihe ari ngombwa kwirinda ibikorwa bishobora gutera igihombo kidasubirwaho ku bantu, Urukiko rufata ibyemezo by’agateganyo rubona ko ari ngombwa. 2. In cases of extreme gravity and urgency, and when necessary to avoid irreparable harm to persons, the Court shall adopt such provisional measures as it deems necessary. 2. Dans les cas d’extrême gravité ou d’urgence et lorsqu’il s’avère nécessaire d’éviter des dommages irréparables à des personnes, la Cour ordonne les mesures provisoires qu’elle juge pertinentes. - 28 Verify source ↗
Guca Urubanza
AI-assisted research summary: The Court must issue its judgment within 90 days after deliberations end, read it in open court with notice to the parties, and give reasons. The Court may also review or interpret its own decision, and any judge may file a separate or dissenting opinion if the judges are not unanimous.
Ingingo ya 28: Guca Urubanza Article 28: Judgment Article 28: Arrêt de la Cour 18 1. Urukiko ruca urubanza mu minsi mirongo icyenda (90) nyuma y’ipfundikirwa ry’iburanisha. 1. The Court shall render its judgment within ninety (90) days of having completed its deliberations. 1. La Cour rend son arrêt dans les quatre- vingt (90) jours qui suivent la clôture de l’instruction de l’affaire. 2. Icyemezo cy`Urukiko gifatwa ku bwiganze bw’amajwi. Kiba ari ndakuka kandi ntikijuririrwa. 2. The judgment of the Court decided by majority shall be final and not subject to appeal. 2. L’arrêt de la Cour est pris à la majorité; il est définitif et ne peut faire l’objet d’appel. rushobora 3. Bitabangamiye ibivugwa mu gika cya (2) haruguru, Urukiko gusubiramo icyemezo cyarwo iyo rubonye ibimenyetso bishya rutari rufite igihe rwafataga icyemezo kandi hakurikijwe ibiteganywa mu mategeko ngengamikorere. 3. Without prejudice to sub-article 2 above, the Court may review its decision in the light of new evidence under conditions to be set out in the Rules of Procedure. 3. La Cour peut, sans préjudice des dispositions de l’alinéa (2) qui précède, réviser son arrêt, en cas de survenance de preuves dont elle n’avait pas connaissance au moment de sa décision et dans les conditions déterminées dans le Règlement intérieur. 4. Urukiko rushobora gusobanura rwafashe. icyemezo 4. The Court may interpret its own decision. 4. La Cour peut interpréter son arrêt. 5. Icyemezo cy’Urukiko gisomwa mu ruhame, ababuranyi babimenyeshejwe uko bikwiye. 5. The judgment of the Court shall be read in open court, due notice having been given to the parties. 5. L’arrêt de la Cour est prononcé en audience publique, les parties étant dûment prévenues. 6. Impamvu zashingiweho hafatwa icyemezo zigomba kugaragazwa. 6. Reasons shall be given for the judgment of the Court. 6. L’arrêt de la Cour est motivé. 7. Iyo urubanza rwaciwe mu buryo abacamanza bose batemeranya kuri byose cyangwa kuri bimwe mu bice byarwo, umucamanza utemeranya na 7. If the judgment of the court does not represent, in whole or in part, the unanimous decision of the judges, any judge shall be 7. Si l’arrêt de la Cour n’exprime pas, en tout ou en partie, l’opinion unanime des 19 bagenzi be afite uburenganzira bwo kongeraho inyandiko ikubiyemo igitekerezo cye. entitled to deliver a separate or dissenting opinion. juges, tout juge a le droit d’y joindre une opinion individuelle ou dissidente. - 29 Verify source ↗
Kumenyesha
AI-assisted research summary: The Court’s judgment must be notified to the parties, sent to OAU Member States and the Commission, and the Council of Ministers must also be notified.
Ingingo ya 29: Kumenyesha cy’Urukiko icyemezo Article 29: Notification of Judgment Article 29: Signification de l’arrêt bamenyeshwa 1. Ababuranyi icyemezo cy’Urukiko ku rubanza rwaciwe kandi icyo cyemezo bigize Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika na Komisiyo. kikohererezwa ibihugu 1. The parties to the case shall be notified of the judgment of the Court and it shall be transmitted to the Member States of the OAU and the Commission. 1. L’arrêt de la Cour est signifié aux parties en cause et transmis aux États membres de l’OUA, ainsi qu’à la Commission. 2. Inama y’Abaminisitiri na yo imenyeshwa ibyemezo by’Urukiko kugira ngo ikurikirane irangizwa ryabyo mu izina ry’Inama y’Abakuru b’ibihugu n’aba za Guverinoma. 2. The Council of Ministers shall also be notified of the judgment and shall monitor its execution on behalf of the Assembly. 2. Les arrêts de la Cour sont aussi notifiés au Conseil des ministres qui veille à leur exécution au nom de la Conférence. - 30 Verify source ↗
Irangizwa ry’urubanza
AI-assisted research summary: States Parties must comply with the Court’s judgment and ensure it is executed within the time the Court sets.
Ingingo ya 30: Irangizwa ry’urubanza Article 30: Execution of Judgment Article 30: Exécution des arrêts de la Cour Ibihugu bihuriye kuri aya Masezerano byiyemeje kubahiriza ibyemezo byafashwe n’Urukiko ku makimbirane yose birimo, kandi byiyemeje kubishyira mu bikorwa mu gihe cyagenwe n’Urukiko. The States Parties to the present Protocol undertake to comply with the judgment in any case to which they are parties within the time stipulated by the Court and to guarantee its execution. Les États parties au présent Protocole s’engagent à se conformer aux décisions rendues par la Cour dans tout litige où ils sont en cause et à en assurer l’exécution dans le délai fixé par la Cour. - 31 Verify source ↗
Raporo
AI-assisted research summary: The Court must send an annual report to each regular session of the Assembly.
Ingingo ya 31: Raporo Article 31: Report Article 31: Rapport 20 Urukiko rushyikiriza Inama isanzwe y’Abakuru b’ibihugu n’aba za Guverinoma raporo y’umwaka igaragaza ibyakozwe mu mwaka ushize. The Court shall submit to each regular session of the Assembly, a report on its work during the previous year. La Cour soumet à chaque session ordinaire de la Conférence un rapport annuel sur ses activités. igomba kugaragaza by’umwihariko Raporo ibibazo aho igihugu cyaba kitarashize mu bikorwa ibyemezo by’Urukiko. The report shall specify, in particular, the cases in which a State has not complied with the Court’s judgment. Ce rapport fait état en particulier des cas où un État n’aura pas exécuté les décisions de la Cour. - 32 Verify source ↗
Ingengo y’imari
AI-assisted research summary: The OAU must determine and pay the Court’s expenses, judges’ emoluments and allowances, and the registry budget.
Ingingo ya 32: Ingengo y’imari Article 32: Budget Article 32: Budget Ibikenerwa n’Urukiko, ibigenerwa abacamanza n’ingengo y’imari y’ubwanditsi bw’Urukiko bigenwa n’Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika, hashingiwe ku mirongo ngenderwaho ishyirwaho na wo bigiweho inama n’Urukiko. bigatangwa kandi Expenses of the Court, emoluments and allowances for judges and the budget of its registry, shall be determined and borne by the OAU, in accordance with criteria laid down by the OAU in consultation with the Court. Les dépenses de la Cour, les émoluments et les indemnités des juges, y compris les dépenses du Greffe sont fixés et pris en charge par l’OUA, conformément aux critères arrêtés par celle-ci en consultation avec la Cour. - 33 Verify source ↗
Amategeko ngengamikorere
AI-assisted research summary: The Court makes its own Rules of Procedure and may consult the Commission when appropriate.
Ingingo ya 33: Amategeko ngengamikorere Article 33: Rules of Procedure Article 33: Règlement d`ordre intérieur Urukiko rushyiraho amategeko ngengamikorere yarwo rukanagena uko rukora. Urukiko rushobora kugisha inama Komisiyo igihe cyose bibaye ngombwa. The Court shall draw up its Rules and determine its own procedures. The Court shall consult the Commission as appropriate. La Cour établit son règlement d`ordre intérieur et détermine sa propre procédure. La Cour consulte la Commission chaque fois que de besoin. - 34 Verify source ↗
Kwemeza burundu aya
AI-assisted research summary: States Parties may sign, ratify, or accede to the Protocol, deposit their instrument with the OAU Secretary General, and the Protocol starts 30 days after 15 instruments are deposited.
Ingingo ya 34: Kwemeza burundu aya Masezerano Article 34: Ratification Article 34: Ratification 21 1. Aya Masezerano y’Inyongera yemerewe gushyirwaho umukono, kwemezwa burundu, cyangwa kwemerera igihugu kuba kimwe mu biyahuriyeho kiri mu Masezerano. n`igihugu cyose Inyandiko zo kwemeza burundu 2. aya Masezerano y’Inyongera cyangwa zo kwemera biyahuriyeho kuba zishyikirizwa Mukuru w’Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika. Umunyamabanga kimwe mu bihugu 3. Aya Masezerano y’Inyongera atangira gukurikizwa ku munsi wa mirongo itatu (30) nyuma yo kwakira inyandiko cumi n’eshanu zo kuyemeza burundu cyangwa zo kwemera kuba kimwe mu bihugu biyahuriyeho. 4. Kuri buri gihugu mu biyahuriyeho byemeza burundu aya Masezerano y’Inyongera cyangwa byemera kuba bimwe mu bihugu biyahuriyeho, atangira gukurikizwa ku munsi icyo gihugu Mukuru cyashyikirije bwa Afurika w’Umuryango w`Ubumwe inyandiko yo kuyemeza burundu cyangwa yo kwemera kuba kimwe mu bihugu biyahuriyeho. Umunyamabanga 1. This Protocol shall be open for signature and ratification or accession by any State Party to the Charter. 1. Le présent Protocole est ouvert à la signature, à la ratification ou à l’adhésion des États parties à la Charte. 2. The instrument of ratification or accession to the present Protocol shall be deposited with the Secretary General of the OAU. 2. Les instruments de ratification ou d’adhésion au présent Protocole sont déposés auprès du Secrétaire général de l’OUA. 3. The Protocol shall come into force thirty days after fifteen instruments of ratification or accession have been deposited. 3. Le présent Protocole entre en vigueur trente (30) jours après le dépôt de quinze instruments de ratification ou d’adhésion. 4. For any State Party ratifying or acceding subsequently, the present Protocol shall come into force in respect of that State on the date of the deposit of its instrument of ratification or accession. 4. Pour chacun des États parties qui le ratifient ou y adhèrent ultérieurement, le présent Protocole prend effet à la date du dépôt de l’instrument de ratification ou d’adhésion. 22 5. Umunyamabanga Mukuru w’Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika amenyesha ibihugu byose aya Masezerano igihe y ‘Inyongera atangiriye gukurikizwa. biwugize 6. Mu gihe cyo kwemeza burundu aya Masezerano y’Inyongera cyangwa ikindi gihe nyuma yaho, igihugu gitangaza ko cyemeye ububasha bw’Urukiko bwo kwakira ibirego hashingiwe ku gika cya (3) cy’ingingo ya (5) y’aya Masezerano y’Inyongera. Urukiko ntirushobora kwakira ikirego hashingiwe ku gika cya (3) cy’ingingo ya (5) iyo icyo kirego igihugu kiri muri aya Masezerano kireba y’Inyongera kitatangaje ko cyemeye ububasha bw’Urukiko. akozwe Umunyamabanga hubahirizwa 7. Amatangazo (6) haruguru ibiteganyijwe mu gika cya Mukuru ashyikirizwa w’Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika, agashyikiriza inyandukuro zayo ibihugu bihuriye kuri aya Masezerano. - 35 Verify source ↗
Ivugururwa
AI-assisted research summary: This article sets out who must notify, request, accept, propose, and adopt amendments to the Protocol, and when an accepted amendment takes effect.
Ingingo ya 35: Ivugururwa 5. The Secretary-General of the OAU shall inform all Member States of the entry into force of the present Protocol. 5. Le Secrétaire général de l’OUA informe les États membres de l’entrée en vigueur du présent Protocole. 6. At the time of the ratification of this Protocol or any time thereafter, the State shall make a declaration accepting the competence of the Court to receive cases under article 5 (3) of this Protocol. 6. A tout moment, à partir de la ratification du présent Protocole, l’État doit faire une déclaration acceptant la compétence de la Cour pour recevoir les requêtes énoncées à l’article 5 (3) du présent Protocole. The Court shall not receive any petition under Article 35: Amendments Article 35: Amendements 1. Aya Masezerano y’Inyongera ashobora kuvugururwa iyo igihugu kiyarimo kibisabye Mukuru cyandikiye Umunyamabanga 1. The present Protocol may be amended if a State Party to the Protocol makes a written request to that effect to the Secretary-General 1. Le présent Protocole peut être amendé si un État partie adresse à cet effet une demande écrite au Secrétaire général de 23 w’Umuryango w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika. Inama y’Abakuru b’ibihugu na za Guverinoma ikurikira ishobora kwemeza umushinga w’ivugurura ku bwiganze burunduye bw’amajwi, iyo ibihugu byose bihuriye kuri aya Masezerano y’Inyongera byawumenyeshejwe uko bikwiye kandi Urukiko rwarawutanzeho ibitekerezo. of the OAU. The Assembly may adopt, by simple majority, the draft amendment after all the State Parties to the present Protocol have been duly informed of it and the Court has given its opinion on the amendment. l’OUA. La Conférence peut approuver, à la majorité absolue, le projet d’amendement lorsque tous les États parties au présent Protocole en auront été dûment avisés et après avis de la Cour. 2. Iyo bibaye ngombwa, Urukiko na rwo rushobora gutanga icyifuzo cy’ibyavugururwa kuri aya Masezerano y’Inyongera binyujijwe ku w’Umuryango Mukuru Munyamabanga w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika. 2. The Court shall also be entitled to propose such amendments to the present Protocol as it may deem necessary, through the Secretary- General of the OAU. 2. La Cour peut également, si elle juge nécessaire, par l’intermédiaire du Secrétaire général des l’OUA, amendements au présent Protocole. proposer de 3. Ivugurura ritangira gukurikizwa kuri buri gihugu kiri muri aya Masezerano y’Inyongera cyaryemeye iminsi mirongo itatu nyuma y’igihe w’Umuryango Umunyamabanga Mukuru w`Ubumwe bwa Afurika yakiriye inyandiko y’icyo gihugu y’uko kuryemera. 3. The amendment shall come into force for each State Party which has accepted it thirty days after the Secretary-General of the OAU has received notice of the acceptance. 3. L’amendement entre en vigueur pour chaque État qui l’aura accepté trente (30) jours après la notification de cette acceptation au Secrétaire général de l’OUA 24
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PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS
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