Abdulqawi Yusuf

ModernPoliticianSomalia1948 — ?

Somali judge at the International Court of Justice.

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Quick Facts

Born

1948

Country

Somalia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score42.5

Abdulqawi Yusuf — Complete Timeline

2009 AD

Elected Judge of the International Court of JusticePolitical Action◆ Major

Abdulqawi Yusuf was elected as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2009, becoming the first Somali to serve on the court. He was re-elected in 2018 for a second nine-year term, contributing to international legal jurisprudence.

International LawICJJudicial Appointment

Impact: globalconstructive

2015 AD

Served as ICJ Vice-PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Abdulqawi Yusuf was elected Vice-President of the International Court of Justice in 2015, serving until 2018. In this role, he assisted in the administration of the court and participated in major cases, including advisory opinions on Kosovo and the Chagos Archipelago.

ICJLeadershipInternational Law

Impact: globalconstructive

2018 AD

Elected ICJ PresidentPolitical Action

Abdulqawi Yusuf was elected President of the International Court of Justice in 2018, becoming the first African to hold the position since 1994. He presided over the court's proceedings and represented it internationally until his term ended in 2021.

ICJPresidencyInternational Law

Impact: globalconstructive