The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS has issued an official update on its judicial statistics, highlighting its continued commitment to regional justice, human rights, and the rule of law since its inception in 2001.

At the end of July 2025, the Court had delivered a total of 487 judgments and 147 rulings out of 748 cases filed before it. Over the 24-year period, it has held 1,633 court sessions, considered 61 applications for revision of judgment, issued 66 orders, delivered 43 decisions on revisions of judgments, and rendered 8 advisory opinions. These figures underscore the Court’s pivotal role as the principal judicial organ for legal redress and human rights protection in the region.

Judicial statistics from January to July 2025 indicate that the Court registered 34 new cases, delivered 42 judgments, and rendered three rulings across 79 court sessions. During this same period, 112 cases are pending, while the Court issued 4 orders and delivered one decision on an application for revision of judgment. No requests for advisory opinions or applications for revision were recorded.

The judgments of the Court have had far-reaching impact on the region. By holding Member States accountable and providing redress for individuals and communities, the Court has contributed to ensuring a more just and democratic region. Its jurisprudence has influenced national legal reforms, promoted institutional accountability, and empowered civil society actors to seek judicial redress.

Under the leadership of Honourable President Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves, the Court continues to exemplify the values of equity, fairness and justice for all across Member States.

Although the Court is currently on its annual judicial recess, it continues to receive and register new cases.  Full judicial activities will resume in September 2025.