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Nawaf Salam Elected as President of International Court of Justice.

Appointments | Dated: 06 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:

  • The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
  • The President and Vice-President serve a term of three years.
  • Nawaf Salam has been a member of the ICJ since 2018.

💡 Other Important Facts:

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

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

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

Correct Answer: Nawaf Salam

🚀 Quick Recap:

About ICJ

  • HQ – The Hague, Netherlands
  • Judges – 15