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 |
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Objectives
- To increase awareness and understanding of IHL among law students in Africa.
- To encourage law students to develop skills in analyzing and applying IHL principles in practical scenarios.
- To create a platform for law students to engage with IHL experts and practitioners.
- 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
