Olara Otunnu UN Bid: Ugandan Statesman Joins Race to Become Next UN Secretary-General

Ugandan veteran diplomat and statesman Olara Otunnu has entered the global contest to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, putting Uganda firmly into one of the world’s most closely watched diplomatic races. The Olara Otunnu UN bid was formally submitted by the Republic of Uganda on July 24, 2026, according to official United Nations records. His entry makes him one of seven…