UN Secretary-General post: Macky Sall withdraws from the race
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UN: Macky Sall withdraws his candidacy for Secretary-General (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has announced he is withdrawing his candidacy for UN Secretary-General, following the informal vote of 16 October 2026. He says the decision followed consultations with the Burundian and Senegalese presidents.
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Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has announced he is withdrawing his candidacy for UN Secretary-General after an informal Security Council vote in which three permanent members vetoed him. He says he remains committed to peace and development.
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