🇬🇧 Diplomat. Husband. Dad. Former UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN and to Spain and Andorra

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“Professor Dapo Akande brings a distinguished record of service to international law.”   Read UK Foreign Secretary @Ed_Miliband’s endorsement, ahead of the ICJ elections:
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Poland and Britain’s long and close alliance has been furthered today by the signing of the Warsaw Defence Plan, which will boost our collective capacity and capability in the stronger Europe and stronger NATO we need for a safer Britain. 🇬🇧🤝🇵🇱
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Replying to @GregHands
A big day indeed, Sir Greg. I hope you enjoyed it!
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What does it take to be the UK's Ambassador to Russia? @NigelCaseyHMA @ukinrussia reflects on diplomacy in one of the world's most challenging postings and the realities of representing the UK overseas. The latest episode of The Diplomat Diaries ⤵️
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Congratulations to President @LulaOficial on your re-election - a true victory for democracy and progressive values. I look forward continuing to work together as we create opportunities for people in the UK and Brazil.
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Wow. 🏆
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The best player in the world. Our 2026 #BallonDor winner: HARRY KANE! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆
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The world cannot ignore what is happening in Sudan. One year on from the mass atrocities in El Fasher, the UK is sanctioning those linked to these and other atrocities, and strengthening support for survivors and communities at risk of famine.
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Congratulations to @LulaOficial on his re-election. Together, our two governments have promoted shared values of democracy, social justice and climate action since 2024 and look forward to continuing to do so. His victory is a historic win for the global progressive movement.
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We welcome @MariaCorinaYA's return to Venezuela. It is another encouraging sign of the progress being made towards a more open and democratic future. The UK will continue to support an inclusive political process that delivers free and fair elections for all Venezuelans.
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The UK congratulates the students of Serbia on their victory in today’s parliamentary elections. We welcome the commitment to a peaceful transition of power & look forward to working with the new government on reforms to strengthen democracy, the rule of law & media freedom.
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81 years ago, the @UN Charter came into force, with international law at its core. The UK believes international law must apply equally and fairly to all. That’s why we back @DapoAkandeLaw for the @CIJ_ICJ: an exceptional, independent lawyer who shares those values.
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Oh my 💙🤍💙🤍💙 (and over the side for whom my late grandfather played as a junior...)
A 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 STAR PERFORMANCE 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Conflict. Climate change. Migration. Economic shocks. New technologies. No country can tackle the biggest challenges facing our world alone. When the challenges are shared, the solutions have to be shared too. #UNDay
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Happy United Nations 🇺🇳 Day. The last best hope of humanity. And worth fighting for.
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My X anniversary. 13 years since I was preparing to head to @ukinspain in my first post as ambassador. I would celebrate with a beautiful autumnal shot from my morning run 🏃‍♂️ but it's pouring down ☔️ in London so here's one from yesterday morning with thanks to all my followers
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Congratulations 🥂 Looking forward to toasting 🥂 this moment
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