Macky Sall

Former UN General Assembly President Espinosa runs for next UN secretary-general

Macky Sall is making a questionable bid for the UN's top job, sparking controversy.

Senegal's parliament begins debating election law reforms.

Four candidates, including Senegal's Macky Sall, are vying to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Latin America is poised to assume the UN Secretary General role, a key opportunity for the region to regain diplomatic influence.

Four UN Secretary-General candidates, including Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi and former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet, expressed deep concerns during interviews about the organization's effectiveness amid geopolitical crises, ineffective governance, and declining global trust.

Four candidates for UN chief address the organization's deep crisis and financial deficit in initial interviews.

Michelle Bachelet vows to support women's rights as UN Secretary General candidate.

UNSG candidate Michelle Bachelet vows to push for UN Security Council reform and support Global South development goals.

Four candidates, including one African and three Latin Americans, are vying to lead the UN.

Four candidates present their visions to replace UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in public hearings.

Rafael Grossi is named one of Time's 100 most influential figures for his crisis diplomacy work.

Michelle Bachelet announced her candidacy for UN Secretary-General. She has the support of Mexico and Brazil. The term is for 2027-2031.

Argentine diplomat Virginia Gamba was removed from the UN secretary-general race. Maldives withdrew its backing for her candidacy. This boosts fellow Argentine Rafael Grossi's chances.

Burundi nominates Macky Sall for UN's top role, impacting global diplomacy.

Rafael Grossi gains support for UN secretary general bid, but Argentina's debt to the UN complicates his aspirations.

Macky Sall is pursuing the UN top job with a questionable bid.

Four candidates vie to lead the United Nations, discussing global issues.

Four candidates, including Macky Sall and three Latin Americans, vie to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Rebeca Grynspan and Macky Sall presented their bids to lead the UN in informal dialogues.

The UN leadership race intensifies with four candidates facing interviews, striking sombre tones about the organization's future.

Four candidates vowed Wednesday to reform the troubled United Nations and restore its diminished global influence through cost-cutting and improved coordination, seeking to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres next year.

Rafael Grossi, Argentine diplomat, runs for UN Secretary General, pledging active and pragmatic leadership.

Michelle Bachelet hopes the world is ready for a female UN leader.

The UN Secretary-General election may see its first woman leader among four candidates.

Four contenders vie to lead the United Nations amidst global instability and crisis.

Rafael Grossi is named one of Time's 100 most influential people for his work as IAEA director general.

Macky Sall is considered for UN Secretary-General. This role has significant geopolitical implications. A decision is expected to impact global governance.

An Argentine diplomat is a candidate at the UN. No specific details are provided.

The United Nations seeks a peacemaker to resolve global conflicts.

China expresses support for a woman to be elected as the next UN Secretary-General.

Four candidates, including Macky Sall and Michelle Bachelet, are vying to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall, running for UN Secretary-General on Burundi's nomination despite African Union rejection by approximately 20 countries including Senegal, pledged to prioritize coordination with regional blocs and address African debt concerns while maintaining member state sovereignty.

UN leadership hopefuls stress need for peace and restoring confidence in the organization.

The UN leadership race begins with four candidates facing interviews, striking sombre tones about the organization's future.

The UN chief race intensifies with four candidates warning of waning trust and strain on the global order.

Four candidates for UN Secretary-General participate in interactive dialogues to share their visions.

Four candidates vie to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres amid global challenges.

Rafael Grossi seeks to lead the UN as its next secretary general.

The UN will appoint its tenth Secretary-General in January 2027 to lead amid climate catastrophe, armed conflict, authoritarianism, and an eroding rules-based international order, facing unprecedented challenges to protect vulnerable populations.

Global finance ministers and central bank governors convene at IMF and World Bank meetings this week to address African economic growth, youth employment, and debt relief amid unequal development creating regional instability and populist backlash.

The African Union rebuffed Macky Sall's bid. This tests Africa's global candidatures. A decision is pending.

Macky Sall gains support for UN secretary-general bid from Moussa Faki Mahamat, citing leadership experience and diplomatic skills.