4th Edition of The FIae

International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition

Details

The 4th FIAE International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition 2025

19th – 27th May 2025 (Virtual Rounds)

16th – 21st June, 2025 (Physical Rounds)

Introduction 

The 4th FIAE International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition, was held in a hybrid format with the preliminary rounds virtually (online) from 19 to 27 May 2025 and the advance rounds 16th to 21st June 2025 physically at Cavendish University in Uganda. The Competition was hosted by Firdaous Initiative for Academic Excellence, in partnership with the School of Law, Cavendish University in Uganda.

This year’s Competition saw Thirty Five African teams registering to Participate. This years Moot Problem covered areas of Protection of Women & Children, Climate Change and Armed Conflict, Marine Warfare and Occupation.

Participating Universities  

1.     Starford International University

19.   Mount Kenya University

2.     Victoria University

20.   University of Ilorin

3.    Wollo University

21.   The University of Lusaka

4.     Madonna University, Nigeria

22.   Addis Ababa University

5.     Cavendish University Uganda

23.   Uganda Christian University

6.     Somali National University

24.   Africa Nazarene University

7.     University of Calabar

25.   Niger Delta University

8.     Makerere University

26.   Saint Augustine University of Tanzania

9.     Dilla university

27.   Bishop Stuart University

10.   Islamic university in uganda mbale campus

28.   Riara University

11.   Hawassa University

29.   Nnamdi Azikiwe University

12.   International University of East Africa

30.   American University of Nigeria

13.   Gulu University

31.   Uganda pentecostal university

14.   Mekelle University

32.   Adekunle Ajasin University

15.   Raya University

33.   Kampala International University

16.   King Ceasor University

34.   Moi University

17.   Ambrose Alli University

35.   University of Benin

18.   Bahir Dar University

 

 

Objectives

  1. To increase awareness and understanding of IHL among law students in Africa.
  2. To encourage law students to develop skills in analyzing and applying IHL principles in practical scenarios.
  3. To create a platform for law students to engage with IHL experts and practitioners.
  4. To foster a culture of respect for IHL principles in Africa.

Organizing Committee

Organizers

Firdaous Initiative for Academic Excellence (FIAE)

  

Collaborating Universities

School of Law, Cavendish University in Uganda

  

RESULTS

Top Ten Teams (Preliminary Rounds)

1.     Africa Nazarene University – Kenya

2.    Moi University – Kenya

3.    American University Nigeria – Nigeria

4.    Islamic University in Uganda –Uganda

5.    Cavendish University – Uganda

6.    Stanford International University – South Sudan

7.     Mount Kenya University – Kenya

8.    Bahir Dar University – Ethiopia

9.    University of Calabar – Nigeria

10. University of Ilorin – Nigeria

 

Top Ten Oralists

1.     Lawrer Bina – Moi University

2.    Masolo Adrian – Cavendish University in Uganda

3.    Jacob Mwendwa Mutuku – Moi University

4.    Abigael Shali – Africa Nazarene University

5.    Bilkisu Abdulkadir Alkali – American University in Nigeria

6.    Cyrus Kariuki – Africa Nazarene University

7.     Glenn Bassey Eno – University of Calabar

8.    Otoabasi Ime Johnson – University of Calabar

9.    Nicole Tanyaradzwa Bwanya – The University of Lusaka

10. Muheebudeen Bushra Ayegbami – American University in Nigeria

 

Top Ten Best Memorials

1.     Uganda Christian University – Uganda

2.    University of Calabar – Nigeria

3.    American University of Nigeria – Nigeria

4.    Riara University – Kenya

5.    Mount Kenya University – Kenya

6.    Addis Ababa University – Ethiopia

7.     Islamic University in Uganda – Uganda

8.    Africa Nazarene University – Kenya

9.    Cavendish University in Uganda

10. The University of Lusaka

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