Previous Editions
A Legacy of Excellence in International Humanitarian Law
Competition History
Since 2020, the FIAE International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition has brought together the brightest legal minds from across Africa to engage in rigorous debate on critical issues in international humanitarian law.
Fifth Edition (Upcoming)
Host Partner: University of Lusaka, Zambia
Schedule:- Publication of Moot Rules: November 10, 2025
Join us for the 5th edition as we continue to shape Africa's legal leaders through excellence in international humanitarian law!
Fourth Edition
Host Partner: School of Law, Cavendish University Uganda
Competition Topics:
- Protection of Women & Children
- Climate Change and Armed Conflict
- Marine Warfare
- Occupation
Competition Results:
Winner: Moi University, Kenya (Lawrer Bina and Jacob Mwendwa Mutuku)
Second Place: Africa Nazarene University, Kenya (Abigael Shali and Cyrus Kariuki)
Third Place: Cavendish University in Uganda
Fourth Place: Stanford International University, South Sudan
Best Memorial (Prosecution): Uganda Christian University
Best Memorial (Defense): Uganda Christian University
Best Oralist: Lawrer Bina (Moi University)
The 2025 edition marked a significant milestone with the highest participation to date, showcasing the growing impact of the competition across the African continent.
Third Edition
Host Partner: Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Competition Topics:
- Cyber Warfare – Exploring the legal implications in the increasingly digital battlefield
- Destruction of Cultural Properties – Examining the prevention and response to the destruction of cultural properties in times of conflict
- Influence of Social Media in Modern Conflicts – Scrutinizing the role and ramifications of social media in spiralling global conflicts
Competition Results:
Winner: University of Nairobi, Kenya (Lindsey Asiome and Mercy Kamau)
Second Place: Cavendish University, Uganda (Pearl Katondwaki and Mugisha Echo)
Third Place: University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Fourth Place: Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria
Best Memorial (Prosecution): University of Nairobi
Best Memorial (Defense): Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Best Oralist: Lindsey Asiome (University of Nairobi)
Best Spirit of the Competition: Starford International University, South Sudan
The 2024 edition saw exceptional participation from universities across Africa, with teams reaching the quarterfinals from Zambia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Sudan.
Second Edition
Host Partner: School of Law, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya
Competition Topics:
- Technological Advancement in armed conflict
- Confinement
- Artificial Intelligence and identification of military objectives
Competition Results:
Winner: Mount Kenya University, Kenya (Hope Makena and Teddy Kiania Njoroge)
Second Place: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Jamiu Olatunji Yusuf and Mustapha Hawwau)
Third Place: Cavendish University, Nigeria
Fourth Place: Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Best Memorial (Prosecution): University of Nairobi
Best Memorial (Defense): Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Best Oralist: Jamiu Olatunji Yusuf (Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)
The 2023 edition was held entirely online, allowing for broader participation from universities across the African continent. Teams presented arguments on a fictitious case before the yet-to-be-established African Court of Justice and Human Righs.
First Edition
Host Partner: Kwara State University & Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria
Competition Results:
Winner: University of Ilorin, Nigeria (Kolawole Islamiat and Opeyemi Opoola)
Second Place: Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia (Hawi Weyo and Lidiya Desalegn)
Best Memorial (Prosecution): Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
Best Memorial (Defense): Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria
Best Oralist: Kolawole Islamiat (University of Ilorin, Nigeria)
The inaugural edition of the Moot Court Competition marked the beginning of a prestigious tradition. This groundbreaking competition brought together undergraduate students from African universities to engage in intellectual discourse on international humanitarian law.