UN: Macky Sall withdraws his candidacy for secretary-general
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Withdrawal of the former Senegalese president's candidacy for UN secretary-general: a U-turn that saves Macky Sall from a cold shower (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
After an unfavorable straw poll in the Security Council, Macky Sall withdrew his candidacy for UN secretary-general. The text also mentions criticism linked to the violence that took place in Senegal between 2021 and 2024.
UN: Macky Sall withdraws his candidacy for Secretary-General (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has withdrawn his candidacy for UN Secretary-General to help build a consensus candidate in the Security Council. He maintains his call for reform of how the United Nations operates.
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