Dapo Akande, an Oxford professor of public international law, was elected to the International Court of Justice on November 3. The UN General Assembly and Security Council voted independently, and Akande received an absolute majority in both bodies.
His nine-year term is due to start on February 6, 2027. He is also a member of the UN International Law Commission. [evidence-1] [evidence-2]
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