UN: Macky Sall thanks Diomaye Faye and Ndayishimiye for their support for his candidacy – La Nouvelle Tribune

Macky Sall thanked Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Évariste Ndayishimiye for their support for his candidacy for UN Secretary General, expressed during the General Assembly in New York. He discussed diplomatic meetings regarding his bid, including with the Burundian president. Sall's candidacy was officially launched on March 2, 2026, with participation in an interactive session at the UN on April 22. The Security Council plays a role in the selection process for the next Secretary General.