Macky’s Position Weakens After 4th UN Straw Vote
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The hope of succeeding António Guterres as Secretary-General of the United Nations seems thinner than ever for the Senegalese Macky Sall, as for the Ugandan Olara Otunnu. Will the two Africans in the contest withdraw their candidacy?
Macky’s position weakens after 4th UN straw vote
On Tuesday, the UN Security Council held its fourth straw poll to gauge the level of support for candidates vying to become the next UN secretary-general. For Macky Sall, this latest test did not bring the hoped-for improvement. His candidacy retains the support of five members, while nine Security Council members expressed an unfavourable view. This trajectory is all the more concerning for his camp because it marks a step backward compared to …
On Tuesday 29 September 2026, the Security Council proceeded to the fourth and final indicative vote, the final step before the verdict of the five permanent members. For Macky Sall, candidate for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations, the stakes are high after a previous round in half-tone. The former Senegalese President addresses this meeting in a delicate position. During the election on 18 September, he received only 5 favoura…
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