3rd Continental Edition • 2024

Third FIAE International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition

Held in a hybrid format with preliminary virtual rounds (20th – 28th May 2024) and grand physical courtroom rounds at the Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, Nigeria (24th – 28th June 2024).

Official 2024 Host Institution

Hosted in Partnership with Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University

ABU Main Campus, Zaria, Nigeria • Physical Advance Rounds: 24th – 28th June 2024

Current 2027 Edition
17 Participating Teams
6 African Nations
3 Compromis Topics
Univ of Nairobi Grand Champion (Kenya)

2024 Moot Compromis Topics

Seventeen participating universities across Africa were challenged on complex emerging frontiers of digital conflict and humanitarian rules:

Cyber Warfare

Attacks on critical digital infrastructure & Tallinn Manual principles

Protection of Cultural Properties

1954 Hague Convention & targeting of historical heritage

Social Media in Modern Warfare

Information operations, incitement to violence & civilians

Official Competition Results

Top Eight Teams

  • 1
    The University of Nairobi (CHAMPION) Kenya • Lindsey Asiome & Mercy Kamau
  • 2
    Cavendish University (RUNNER-UP) Uganda • Katondwaki Pearl
  • 3
    University of Ilorin Nigeria
  • 4
    Adekunle Ajasin University Nigeria
  • 5
    Starford International University South Sudan
  • 6
    Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria
  • 7
    University of Lusaka Zambia
  • 8
    Addis Ababa University Ethiopia

Top Ten Oralists

  • 1
    Lindsey Asiome (Best Oralist) The University of Nairobi, Kenya
  • 2
    Katondwaki Pearl Cavendish University Uganda
  • 3
    Mercy Kamau The University of Nairobi, Kenya
  • 4
    Ajibola Anthony Ologunde University of Ilorin, Nigeria
  • 5
    Josephine Uche Ekwemuka University of Ilorin, Nigeria
  • 6
    Olukoju Peace Adenife Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria
  • 7
    Olukayode Paul Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria
  • 8
    Anyier Malual Leek Starford International University
  • 9
    Zakaria Ali Hirsi Starford International University
  • 10
    Zalanga Jason Timothy Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

Top Eight Memorials

  • 1
    Addis Ababa University Ethiopia • Best Memorial Overall
  • 2
    The University of Nairobi Kenya
  • 3
    University of Lusaka Zambia
  • 4
    University of Ilorin Nigeria
  • 5
    Starford International University South Sudan
  • 6
    Adekunle Ajasin University Nigeria
  • 7
    Cavendish University Uganda
  • 8
    Ahmadu Bello University Nigeria

Final Round Highlights & Grand Championship

Watch the Grand Championship Final oral round held at Ahmadu Bello University between The University of Nairobi and Cavendish University Uganda.

17 Participating Law Faculties

1. Cavendish University Uganda
2. Chuka University (Kenya)
3. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
4. Madonna University (Nigeria)
5. Starford International University (S. Sudan)
6. Lagos State University (Nigeria)
7. University of Lusaka (Zambia)
8. Bayero University, Kano (Nigeria)
9. JKUAT (Kenya)
10. University of Ilorin (Nigeria)
11. University of Maiduguri (Nigeria)
12. The University of Nairobi (Kenya)
13. Kampala International University (Uganda)
14. University of Lagos (Nigeria)
15. Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia)
16. Osun State University (Nigeria)
17. Adekunle Ajasin University (Nigeria)