Dapo Akande: 10 things to know about Britain’s Nigerian-born incoming ICJ judge
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He challenged Britain over the Chagos Islands, represented African governments in major international disputes and worked on cases involving Myanmar and the occupied Palestinian territories. Now Dapo Akande has been elected a judge at the International Court of Justice.
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- 39 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 5, 2026
- Byline
- Sheriff Bojang Jnr
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- The Africa Report