World · 26 July 2026

Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu enters the contest to lead the UN

The 75-year-old is the oldest person currently vying to replace Antonio Guterres at the end of the year. Uganda officially submitted his name in a Friday letter, adding a seventh hopeful to the leadership contest. He previously worked as a United Nations official and wants to prioritise ending major global wars while setting up an artificial intelligence watchdog.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 July 2026 at 12:41

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