UN: His position weakened after the 4th vote, Macky Sall already pushes forward in New York
Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 30, 2026Country: United States
Politics

The UN Security Council held its fourth indicative vote to gauge support for candidates for the Secretary-General position. Former Senegalese president Macky Sall received 5 votes, unchanged from previous rounds, with 9 members expressing disapproval. Meanwhile, rivals such as Rebeca Grynspan, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, and Rafael Grossi are gaining momentum, as Sall continues diplomatic efforts in New York, including meeting with Cheikh Mohammed Al-Issa. The race to succeed António Guterres is intensifying with only three months remaining before his term ends.
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