UN: Macky Sall's candidacy declines, Diomaye Faye's support was not enough

In the third consultative vote on September 18, Macky Sall received five 'encourage' votes and nine 'discourage' votes, marking a decline from the first two rounds. Despite late support from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Sall's candidacy suffered from a lack of national backing, initially being put forward by Burundi. The race remains open with eight candidates, including Rebeca Grynspan and Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett leading.