Nawab Salam Elected President of International Court of Justice.

Appointments | Dated: 25 Feb 2026

Judge Nawaf Salam from Lebanon has been elected as the new President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations located in The Hague. He succeeds US Judge Joan Donoghue in the prestigious role.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Judge Julia Sebutinde of Uganda was elected as the Vice-President.
  • Nawaf Salam has been an ICJ Member since 2018.
  • The President of the ICJ is elected for a term of three years.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Nawaf Salam.
  • Role: ICJ President.
  • Country: Lebanon.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Judge Nawaf Salam, who was recently elected as the new President of the International Court of Justice, belongs to which country?

Correct Answer: Lebanon

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About ICJ

  • HQ - The Hague, Netherlands
  • Established - 1945