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Uganda Nominates Former UN Official Olara Otunnu for Secretary-General

Uganda Nominates Former UN Official Olara Otunnu for Secretary-General

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Uganda Nominates Former UN Official Olara Otunnu for Secretary-General The 75‑year‑old former UN undersecretary‑general is now officially among the candidates... 26.07.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Uganda Nominates Former UN Official Olara Otunnu for Secretary-General The 75‑year‑old former UN undersecretary‑general is now officially among the candidates to succeed the outgoing UN chief António Guterres, following a nomination by the government in Kampala.Who is Olara Otunnu?🟠UN career: Served as UN Under‑Secretary‑General and Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict (1998–2005).🟠Diplomatic background: Was Uganda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.🟠Presidential run: Contested the Ugandan presidency in 2011.The nomination was circulated to all 193 UN member states on Friday. The selection process, launched in November 2025, will now move to consultations among member states and the UN Security Council.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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