35+
Universities Registered
10
African Nations
1st
Univ. of Lusaka (Champion)
Best
Matipa Chabuka (Oralist)
2026 Jurisprudential Compromis Topics
The 2026 competition challenged teams before simulated chambers of the African Court on four complex frontiers of humanitarian law:
Jurisdictional Immunity of States
State immunity thresholds in gross human rights violations and armed conflict damages.
Protection of Endangered Species
War crimes against biodiversity, natural heritage, and environmental targeting.
Gender Apartheid & Dignity Outrages
Systematic institutional oppression and outrages upon personal dignity under customary IHL.
Prohibition of Torture & Climate Factors
Jus cogens prohibition of torture and the legal ramifications of climate disruption in war.
2026 Official Standings & Rankings
Top 10 Teams
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1
University of Lusaka Grand Champion • Zambia
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2
Cavendish University Uganda Runner-Up • Uganda
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3
University of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
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4
Umma University Kenya
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5
Riara University Kenya
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6
Starford International University South Sudan
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7
Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria
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8
Jomo Kenyatta University of Science & Technology Kenya
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9
Cavendish University Zambia Zambia
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10
Caleb University Nigeria
Top 10 Oralists
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1
Matipa Chabuka Best Oralist • Univ. of Lusaka
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2
Quince Okoth
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3
Miriam Moyo
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4
Bamidele Oseni Oyindamola Abigail
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5
Njogu Kiarie
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6
Kelly Brown Odhiambo
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7
Theresa Chimusimbe
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8
Hilary Tino Miti
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9
Dikan Benon
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10
Precious Shimatanga
Top 10 Memorials
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1
University of Lusaka Best Memorials • Zambia
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2
Cavendish University Uganda Uganda
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3
University of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
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4
Umma University Kenya
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5
Riara University Kenya
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6
Starford International University South Sudan
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7
Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria
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8
Jomo Kenyatta University of Science & Technology Kenya
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9
Cavendish University Zambia Zambia
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10
Caleb University Nigeria
5th Edition Championship Final Broadcast & Highlights
Watch the full championship proceedings, courtroom arguments, and grand closing ceremony of the 5th Continental Edition in Lusaka, Zambia.
36 Participating Law Faculties & Universities
1.
University of Lusaka
2.
Cavendish University Uganda
3.
University of Zimbabwe
4.
Umma University
5.
Riara University
6.
Starford International University
7.
Obafemi Awolowo University
8.
JKUAT
9.
Cavendish University Zambia
10.
Caleb University
11.
Egerton University
12.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
13.
King Ceasor University
14.
Victoria University
15.
Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU)
16.
Metropolitan International University
17.
Bayero University Kano
18.
American University of Nigeria
19.
Nile University of Nigeria
20.
Edo State University Iyamho
21.
University of Benin
22.
The University of Nairobi
23.
Moi University
24.
Africa Nazarene University
25.
Mount Kenya University
26.
Makerere University
27.
Uganda Christian University (UCU)
28.
Gulu University
29.
Kampala International University
30.
Bishop Stuart University
31.
Addis Ababa University
32.
Bahir Dar University
33.
University of Calabar
34.
University of Ilorin
35.
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
36.
St. Augustine University of Tanzania