Macky Sall

The U.N. Security Council conducted a straw poll for seven candidates vying to become the next U.N. Secretary-General. While candidates agree on the U.N.'s indispensable role, they differ on addressing its challenges, with Rebeca Grynspan and others emphasizing institutional renewal and leadership, and others focusing on trust and delivery gaps.

The United Nations faces a limited pool of candidates for the next secretary-general, with only eight nominees and a lack of female representation despite growing calls for a woman to lead. Research highlights the need for more women candidates to address historic imbalances and strengthen leadership during critical global challenges.

Senegal will support Macky Sall’s candidacy for the UN Secretary-General position. The announcement was made in a press release following an audience with current president Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has endorsed Macky Sall's candidacy for United Nations secretary-general, according to the foreign ministry. This endorsement provides Sall crucial backing from his home country despite political divisions.

A deadly ambush in northern Mali killed at least 50 soldiers. Nigeria faces a new challenge as foreign fighters join jihadist groups. Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is supporting former President Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General.

Senegal's government reversed its decision to support former president Macky Sall's candidacy for UN chief after he visited the sitting president. The government had previously opposed him due to accusations of political repression during his tenure.

Senegal's former president Macky Sall returns home for the first time since leaving office in April 2024, linked to his bid to become UN secretary-general. Opponents argue the violence during his final months should disqualify him.

The article discusses the nominations for the next UN secretary general, highlighting the candidates' positions on climate change and reviewing past secretaries' efforts, including Ban Ki-moon's role in the Paris Agreement and António Guterres's advocacy.

Senegal's former Prime Minister Idrissa Seck has been elected as the parliamentary Speaker, a position that allows him to challenge President Macky Sall's policies, despite their previous alliance. This development marks a political shift as Sonko, once an ally of the president, now holds a role to potentially oppose his agenda.

Senegalese President Macky Sall fired longtime ally Ousmane Sonko, triggering political instability. Demonstrations in support of Sonko erupted in Dakar on May 23, 2026.