Olara Otunnu
Former Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu is set to engage decision-makers in an interactive dialogue on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, as part of the process to select the next United Nations Secretary-General.
Otunnu is among seven candidates vying to succeed António Guterres when his second term ends on December 31, 2026.
His vision statement calls for an “age of hope and faith,” with a focus on UN reform, peace and security, a “new world economy,” the environment, prosperity, and financing for development.
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