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Nawaf Salam Elected as President of the International Court of Justice.

Appointments | Dated: 17 Feb 2026

Judge Nawaf Salam from Lebanon has been elected as the new President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. He succeeds Judge Joan E. Donoghue. Judge Julia Sebutinde of Uganda was elected as the Vice President.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Nawaf Salam has been a member of the ICJ since 2018.
  • He previously served as Lebanon's ambassador to the UN.
  • The President serves a term of three years.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Nawaf Salam.
  • Role: President.
  • Court: ICJ.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been elected as the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2026?

Correct Answer: Nawaf Salam

🚀 Quick Recap:

About ICJ

  • HQ – The Hague, Netherlands
  • Judges – 15