Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), is set to leave his post following a United Nations investigation into sexual harassment allegations.
The probe, which began after accusations were lodged by a female colleague two years ago, has concluded with the determination that Khan must resign.
The development marks a significant leadership vacuum for the Hague-based court at a time when its authority is already under strain.
The ICC has faced growing geopolitical headwinds, with several key member states recently signaling their intent to withdraw from the Rome Statute.
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the court.
This move underscores a deepening rift between the ICC and nations in the Sahel region, which have accused the court of bias and overreach.