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Rafael Grossi remains a contender for the UN secretary-general post after a second informal vote.

Rafael Grossi ranks third in the UN's confidential vote for the next secretary general.

The world considers a female UN Secretary-General as a potential next step.

The FT Africa Summit will focus on mobilising growth amid a global economic reset.

Macky Sall's UN secretary-general bid weakens after the first vote.

Professor Azaiki argues Africa needed Goodluck Jonathan in the UN Secretary-General race.

Informal poll shows Costa Rica’s Grynspan ahead in race to be next UN chief

Rebeca Grynspan takes an early lead in the UN chief race with 10 votes.

Rebecca Greenspan leads UN Secretary-General race with 10 votes.

Uganda's Olara Otunnu joins the UN Secretary-General race as the seventh candidate.

Six candidates from diverse backgrounds are vying to lead the United Nations amidst global instability.

Macky Sall visits Senegal to support his successor's UN bid.

Argentina settles its $15.6 million UN debt, bringing its account up to date.

Three female candidates argue it's time for a woman to lead the United Nations as secretary-general.

The UN secretary general role has become paradoxical with high exposure but limited real leadership capacity.

Senegal's President Faye sacked popular Prime Minister Sonko in May 2026, appointing economist Al Aminou Lo to address the nation's 132 percent debt-to-GDP crisis and restore IMF relations amid political turmoil.

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved Senegal's government Friday, escalating tensions between the two leaders who jointly came to power in 2024, amid economic challenges and upcoming elections.

Rafael Grossi is among three candidates likely to become the new UN Secretary General.

The UN Security Council held a second informal poll to gauge popularity of secretary-general candidates.

A Ugandan statesman is running to become the next UN secretary-general.

Uganda backs Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General after a 30-year wait.

Six candidates are vying for the United Nations Secretary-General position.

The UN may get its first woman chief as the selection process for the 10th Secretary-General begins.

Rebeca Grynspan leads the UN straw poll to succeed Guterres with 10 votes.

Rebeca Grynspan leads the first informal poll for UN Chief with 10 votes.

The UN Security Council starts selecting a new secretary general, with Rebeca Grynspan emerging as an early front runner.

Six candidates vie to replace UN leader Antonio Guterres, pledging to restore credibility to the organization in crisis.

Senegal endorses former President Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General.

Tebboune in Berlin: Focus on energy + Nigeria: Opposition politician calls for unity

María Fernanda Espinosa is the latest candidate to lead the UN, suggesting crisis-prevention hubs.

UN candidates call for renewal and bolstering human rights amid financial crisis.

Senegal's lawmakers elected Ousmane Sonko as their new leader today.

Senegal's parliament leader El Malick Ndiaye resigned from his position suddenly.

Senegal's President Bassirou Faye sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko after months of tension.

Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett leads the UN leader race with eight votes.

Ambassador Olara Otunnu participates in a UN General Assembly interactive dialogue on August 19.

Ugandan statesman Olara Otunnu is running to become the next UN secretary-general.

Seven candidates compete to succeed UN Chief António Guterres, with Rebeca Grynspan leading.

UN Secretary-General candidates discuss AI, jobs, innovation, and global regulation.

Costa Rica’s Grynspan emerges frontrunner in first informal UNSC poll for next UN chief

The UN Security Council held its first straw poll for the next secretary-general position.

Rebeca Grynspan leads the first UN vote to succeed Antonio Guterres as Secretary-General.

The UN launches a search for its next secretary-general amid rising challenges.

Six candidates for UN Secretary General participated in a debate at the General Assembly hall in New York.

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Tshisekedi chairs a UN Security Council debate on natural resource governance this week, addressing how Rwanda allegedly smuggles one billion dollars annually in DRC minerals, highlighting resources fueling conflict rather than prosperity.

China supports the UN's central role in global affairs, says Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Three female candidates argue it's time for a woman to lead the United Nations after 80 years.

Abdoulaye Wade, Senegal's former president, celebrates his 100th birthday today.

Senegal's president appoints a new prime minister after sacking his predecessor amid tensions and debt crisis.

Senegal's parliament speaker resigned, clearing the way for fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to assume the post, escalating political tensions as President Faye pursues IMF negotiations amid a severe debt crisis affecting economic reforms.