What changed
Ethiopia has welcomed Lana Nusseibeh’s candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General, after the United Arab Emirates nominated her for the post. In a statement on October 29, 2026, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised her diplomatic experience, distinguished service and commitment to multilateralism.
Why it matters
The statement gives Nusseibeh an explicit endorsement from Ethiopia, a founding member of the United Nations that says it attaches great importance to the Secretary-General’s office. It also places Ethiopia visibly in the early political conversation around who should lead the world body.
Ethiopia’s wording is supportive, but it stops short of confirming a final vote or a campaign on Nusseibeh’s behalf. For now, the meaningful development is that Addis Ababa has stated its position while describing the contest as a strong field that includes several women candidates.
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