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Uganda Pushes Dual Diplomatic Bids for Otunnu and Muzigo
Kampala, Uganda, July 26, 2026 - Alongside the UN secretary-general race, Uganda presented international human-rights lawyer Rosette Muzigo-Morrison as its candidate for a seat on the International Criminal Court bench.
Kampala, Uganda, July 26, 2026 - Alongside the UN secretary-general race, Uganda presented international human-rights lawyer Rosette Muzigo-Morrison as its candidate for a seat on the International Criminal Court bench.
Officials said the twin nominations underline Kampala’s effort to place Ugandans in senior multilateral justice and diplomatic roles.
This detail was included in the mid-to-late July UGANDA briefing.
Campaigning for both posts is expected to intensify through the second half of 2026.
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