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Sierra Leone Withdraws Prof Jalloh’s ICJ Candidacy, Backs Kenya’s Judge Okowa to Save Africa’s Seat
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What the reports say
Sierra Leone has withdrawn the candidacy of Professor Charles Chernor Jalloh for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), throwing its full weight behind Judge Phoebe Okowa of Kenya in a dramatic move to prevent Africa from losing its seat on the world court.
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This story is part of the current Sierra Leone news cycle and may affect readers locally or nationally.
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