# Dapo Akande elected to UN's top court in UK diplomatic win

British lawyer Dapo Akande has been elected to the International Court of Justice, the UN's principal judicial organ. The result is seen as a significant diplomatic win for the UK. It matters because ICJ judges help shape international legal disputes and state obligations.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/nov/03/british-lawyer-dapo-akande-elected-to-un-international-court-of-justice-diplomatic-win) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:09:39 GMT