The UK has an ICJ judge again - 10 years after the post-Brexit loss of the post. Congrats to Prof Akande - www.gov.uk/government/n...
UK judge takes on key role in upholding international law at International Court of Justice
Professor Dapo Akande elected as judge to the International Court of Justice.
www.gov.uk
November 3, 2026 at 9:04 PM
The UK has an ICJ judge again - 10 years after the post-Brexit loss of the post. Congrats to Prof Akande - www.gov.uk/government/n...
Dapo Akande elected as ICJ judge, restoring British presence inside highest UN court - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/dapo-akande-elected-icj-judge-restoring-british-presence-uns-highest-court
Dapo Akande elected as ICJ judge, restoring British presence inside highest UN court
Oxford professor argued against annexation of Palestinian territory and challenged Britain’s legal positions on Chagos, Iraq and Syria
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November 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Dapo Akande elected as ICJ judge, restoring British presence inside highest UN court - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/dapo-akande-elected-icj-judge-restoring-british-presence-uns-highest-court
Many congratulations to Prof. Dapo Akande on his election to the ICJ. Strong, independent, credible international institutions are critical at this time. We need fearless voices to hold the powerful to account. Prof. Akande is an excellent choice.
www.theguardian.com/law/2026/nov...
www.theguardian.com/law/2026/nov...
British lawyer Dapo Akande elected to UN top court in big diplomatic win
Akande joining the international court of justice comes a decade after previous British judge failed to get re-elected
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November 4, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Many congratulations to Prof. Dapo Akande on his election to the ICJ. Strong, independent, credible international institutions are critical at this time. We need fearless voices to hold the powerful to account. Prof. Akande is an excellent choice.
www.theguardian.com/law/2026/nov...
www.theguardian.com/law/2026/nov...
Congratulations to Dapo (Final Instalment) | by Marko Milanovic
Congratulations to Dapo (Final Instalment)
In the (hopefully) final entry to this long running series, MANY CONGRATULATIONS to Dapo Akande, who was elected today by the UN General Assembly and Security Council to the International Court of …
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November 4, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Congratulations to Dapo (Final Instalment) | by Marko Milanovic
Congratulations to Dapo Akande on his election as #ICJ judge!
A wonderful development and, dare I say, even better news for the fight to defend the international rule of law.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
A wonderful development and, dare I say, even better news for the fight to defend the international rule of law.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
November 3, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Congratulations to Dapo Akande on his election as #ICJ judge!
A wonderful development and, dare I say, even better news for the fight to defend the international rule of law.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
A wonderful development and, dare I say, even better news for the fight to defend the international rule of law.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
In other election news, congratulations to the elected and re-elected ICJ judges: Dapo Akande of the United Kingdom, François Alabrune of France, Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud of Jordan, Rena Lee of Singapore, and Phoebe Okowa of Kenya.
November 3, 2026 at 7:36 PM
In other election news, congratulations to the elected and re-elected ICJ judges: Dapo Akande of the United Kingdom, François Alabrune of France, Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud of Jordan, Rena Lee of Singapore, and Phoebe Okowa of Kenya.
Congratulations to the five new(ish) @CIJ_ICJ judges elected today:
- Dapo Akande 🇬🇧
- François Alabrune 🇫🇷
- Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud 🇯🇴
- Rena Lee 🇸🇬
- Phoebe Okowa 🇰🇪
Becoming an international judge today requires not only exceptional qualifications but also courage.
- Dapo Akande 🇬🇧
- François Alabrune 🇫🇷
- Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud 🇯🇴
- Rena Lee 🇸🇬
- Phoebe Okowa 🇰🇪
Becoming an international judge today requires not only exceptional qualifications but also courage.
November 3, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Congratulations to the five new(ish) @CIJ_ICJ judges elected today:
- Dapo Akande 🇬🇧
- François Alabrune 🇫🇷
- Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud 🇯🇴
- Rena Lee 🇸🇬
- Phoebe Okowa 🇰🇪
Becoming an international judge today requires not only exceptional qualifications but also courage.
- Dapo Akande 🇬🇧
- François Alabrune 🇫🇷
- Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud 🇯🇴
- Rena Lee 🇸🇬
- Phoebe Okowa 🇰🇪
Becoming an international judge today requires not only exceptional qualifications but also courage.
The five new ICJ judges are Dapo Akande (UK), François Alabrune (FR), Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud (Jordan), Rena Lee (Singapore) and Phoebe Okowa (Kenya). Congratulations!
www.aa.com.tr/en/world/un-...
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UN elects 5 judges to International Court of Justice for 9-year terms
Judges from UK, France, Jordan, Singapore and Kenya will begin their terms in February 2027 | Anadolu
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November 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
The five new ICJ judges are Dapo Akande (UK), François Alabrune (FR), Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud (Jordan), Rena Lee (Singapore) and Phoebe Okowa (Kenya). Congratulations!
www.aa.com.tr/en/world/un-...
www.aa.com.tr/en/world/un-...
Our Founding Dean, Professor Ngaire Woods, said: "Dapo Akande has been an outstanding colleague at the Blavatnik School of Government, and the world is lucky to have such a voice of reason and fairness serve on the ICJ."
Please join us in congratulating Dapo!
Please join us in congratulating Dapo!
November 4, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Our Founding Dean, Professor Ngaire Woods, said: "Dapo Akande has been an outstanding colleague at the Blavatnik School of Government, and the world is lucky to have such a voice of reason and fairness serve on the ICJ."
Please join us in congratulating Dapo!
Please join us in congratulating Dapo!
This is wonderful news.
A new UK judge, the brilliant Professor Dapo Akande has today been elected as a judge to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
www.gov.uk/government/n...
A new UK judge, the brilliant Professor Dapo Akande has today been elected as a judge to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
www.gov.uk/government/n...
UK judge takes on key role in upholding international law at International Court of Justice
Professor Dapo Akande elected as judge to the International Court of Justice.
www.gov.uk
November 3, 2026 at 7:33 PM
This is wonderful news.
A new UK judge, the brilliant Professor Dapo Akande has today been elected as a judge to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
www.gov.uk/government/n...
A new UK judge, the brilliant Professor Dapo Akande has today been elected as a judge to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
www.gov.uk/government/n...
👏 Congratulations to Professor Dapo Akande on his election as a judge to the International Court of Justice. Dapo is Chichele Professor of Public International Law at the Faculty of Law, and Co-Director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict, based here at the School.
November 4, 2026 at 2:52 PM
👏 Congratulations to Professor Dapo Akande on his election as a judge to the International Court of Justice. Dapo is Chichele Professor of Public International Law at the Faculty of Law, and Co-Director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict, based here at the School.
A new UK judge, Professor Dapo Akande, has today been elected as a judge to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
UK judge takes on key role in upholding international law at International Court of Justice
Professor Dapo Akande elected as judge to the International Court of Justice.
www.gov.uk
November 3, 2026 at 9:17 PM
A new UK judge, Professor Dapo Akande, has today been elected as a judge to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
UK judge takes on key role in upholding international law at International Court of Justice
Professor Dapo Akande elected as judge to the International Court of Justice.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Professor Dapo Akande elected as judge to the International Court of Justice.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
UK judge takes on key role in upholding international law at International Court of Justice
Professor Dapo Akande elected as judge to the International Court of Justice.
www.gov.uk
November 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
UK judge takes on key role in upholding international law at International Court of Justice
Professor Dapo Akande elected as judge to the International Court of Justice.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Professor Dapo Akande elected as judge to the International Court of Justice.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The Telegraph apparently has questions as to why Prof Dapo Akande should be an ICJ judge on the basis that he is a brilliant lawyer who previously successfully represented a state client before the ICJ by knowing the relevant law. Go figure:
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
November 4, 2026 at 3:49 PM
The Telegraph apparently has questions as to why Prof Dapo Akande should be an ICJ judge on the basis that he is a brilliant lawyer who previously successfully represented a state client before the ICJ by knowing the relevant law. Go figure:
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
AMDF Names 2026 Journalist of the Year Finalists, Honours Dapo Olorunyomi
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AMDF Names 2026 Journalist of the Year Finalists, Honours Dapo Olorunyomi
By Uangbaoje Alex, Kaduna The Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) has announced the finalists for its 2026 Journalist of the Year Awards, with veteran journalist and media executive, Dapo Ol…
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November 5, 2026 at 6:29 PM
AMDF Names 2026 Journalist of the Year Finalists, Honours Dapo Olorunyomi
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Professor Dapo Akande elected to International Court of Justice for nine-year term
Professor Dapo Akande elected to International Court of Justice for nine-year term
# Professor Dapo Akande elected to International Court of Justice. ## UK legal scholar will serve as a judge for nine years after a UN vote.
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November 3, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Professor Dapo Akande elected to International Court of Justice for nine-year term
Nigerian Trained Lawyer Dapo Akande Elected to the World Court Bench for a Nine Year Term
Nigerian trained Oxford professor Dapo Akande has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice, winning a nine year term that begins in February 2027.
Nigerian trained Oxford professor Dapo Akande has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice, winning a nine year term that begins in February 2027.
Nigerian Trained Lawyer Dapo Akande Elected to the World Court Bench for a Nine Year Term
Nigerian trained Oxford professor Dapo Akande has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice, winning a nine year term that begins in February 2027.
qncnews.com
November 4, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Nigerian Trained Lawyer Dapo Akande Elected to the World Court Bench for a Nine Year Term
Nigerian trained Oxford professor Dapo Akande has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice, winning a nine year term that begins in February 2027.
Nigerian trained Oxford professor Dapo Akande has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice, winning a nine year term that begins in February 2027.
Dapo Akande elected as ICJ judge, restoring British presence inside highest UN court
Dapo Akande elected as ICJ judge, restoring British presence inside highest UN court
Oxford professor argued against annexation of Palestinian territory and challenged Britain’s legal positions on Chagos, Iraq and Syria
www.middleeasteye.net
November 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Dapo Akande elected as ICJ judge, restoring British presence inside highest UN court
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Professor Dapo Akande elected as judge to the International Court of Justice
Professor Dapo Akande elected as judge to the International Court of Justice
UK judge takes on key role in upholding international law at International Court of Justice
Professor Dapo Akande elected as judge to the International Court of Justice.
www.gov.uk
November 3, 2026 at 9:47 PM
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Professor Dapo Akande elected as judge to the International Court of Justice
Professor Dapo Akande elected as judge to the International Court of Justice
