The International Criminal Court (ICC) is struggling to identify a successor to outgoing prosecutor Karim Khan, with no candidate currently commanding consensus among member states.
The leadership void has persisted since Khan was effectively pushed out in late July, leaving the office without a clear path forward for its next head.
According to La Nouvelle Tribune, the lack of willing contenders is directly linked to intense political pressure from the Trump administration.
Potential candidates are reportedly hesitant to step into the role given the hostile stance from Washington, which has increasingly targeted the court and its personnel.
This internal paralysis at The Hague comes at a critical juncture for the institution.
The ICC has faced mounting diplomatic isolation and legal challenges from several major powers, including the United States.