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Oxford Professor Dapo Akande has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), marking an important moment for international law. His election on November 3, 2026, restores the United Kingdom’s representation on the court.
Akande will begin his nine-year term in 2027 at the ICJ headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in international law to the position.
His appointment brings his extensive teaching and legal experience to the world’s highest court, where judges handle legal disputes between countries and provide advice on international law.
Oxford Professor Dapo Akande
Professor Dapo Akande is the Chichele Professor of Public International Law at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of All Souls College. He has nearly 30 years of experience in international law and is known for his work on international humanitarian law, international criminal law and disputes between countries.
His research and legal work have contributed to discussions on international law, court decisions and agreements between countries.
After his election, Professor Akande expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by the international community. He also pledged to serve independently and fairly while respecting the principles of international justice.
Legal experts have welcomed his appointment to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where judges handle legal disputes between countries.
Oxford Professor Dapo Akande’s election has restored the UK’s representation on the International Court of Justice, attracting celebrations in Nigeria over his achievement as a Nigerian-born legal expert.
Professor Akande will join other judges at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The court includes judges from different countries, including France, Jordan, Singapore and Kenya.
Oxford Professor Dapo Akande’s experience in international law is expected to help the court handle disputes involving national sovereignty, territorial claims and conflicts between countries
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