3rd Edition 2024 - FIAE IHL Moot
Est. 2020 | Third Edition
Zaria, Nigeria β€’ May - June 2024
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3RD EDITION

FIAE International Humanitarian
Law Moot Court Competition

Zaria, Nigeria

20th - 28th May 2024 (Virtual Rounds) 24th – 28th June, 2024 (Physical Rounds)

The 3rd FIAE International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition, was held in a hybrid format with the preliminary rounds virtually (online) from 20 to 28 May 2024 and the advance rounds 24th to 28th June 2024 physically at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in Nigeria. The Competition was hosted by Firdaous Initiative for Academic Exclellence, in partnership with the Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. This year’s Competition saw seventeen African teams registering to Participate.

17 Participating Teams
6 Countries
3 Moot Topics

Competition Topics

Cyber Warfare

Protection of Cultural Properties

Influence of Social Media in Modern Conflicts.

Participating Universities

17 Universities from Across Africa

1. Cavendish University Uganda
2. Chuka University
3. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
4. Madonna University, Nigeria
5. Starford International University
6. Lagos State University
7. The University of Lusaka
8. Bayero University, Kano
9. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
10. University of Ilorin
11. University of Maiduguri
12. The University of Nairobi
13. Kampala international University
14. University of Lagos
15. Addis Ababa University
16. Osun State University
17. Adekunle Ajasin University

Competition Results

Top Eight Teams

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

Top Eight Best Memorials

1
Addis Ababa University
Ethiopia
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

Watch the Grand Final

Competition 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.