3rd Edition of The FIae

International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition

Details

The 3rd FIAE International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition 2024

20th – 28th May 2024 (Virtual Rounds)

24th – 28th June, 2024 (Physical Rounds)

Introduction 

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. This years Moot Problem covered areas of Cyber Warfare, Destruction of Cultural Properties and Influence of Social Media in Modern Conflicts.

Participating Universities  

1.     Cavendish University Uganda

10. University of Ilorin

2.     Chuka University

11. University of Maiduguri

3.    Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

12. The University of Nairobi

4.     Starford International University

13. Kampala International University

5.     Lagos State University

14. University of Lagos

6.     The University of Lusaka

15. Addis Ababa University

7.     Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

16. Osun State University

8.     Bayero University, Kano

17. Adekunle Ajasin University

9.     Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

 

Objectives

  1. To increase awareness and understanding of IHL among law students in Africa.
  2. To encourage law students to develop skills in analyzing and applying IHL principles in practical scenarios.
  3. To create a platform for law students to engage with IHL experts and practitioners.
  4. To foster a culture of respect for IHL principles in Africa.

Organizing Committee

Organizers

Firdaous Initiative for Academic Excellence (FIAE)

  

Collaborating Universities

Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

  

RESULTS

Top Eight Teams

  1. The University of Nairobi – Kenya (WINNER)
  2. Cavendish University – Uganda (RUNNER-UP)
  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 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 Zaria – Nigeria
All 2024 Moot
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