UN: New Revelations on African Countries and Macky Sall's Candidacy

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 14, 2026Country: Senegal

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UN: New Revelations on African Countries and Macky Sall's Candidacy

Macky Sall's candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations has gained support from 41 African states, representing over 80% of the continent's countries that have expressed a choice. This support has been bolstered by the recent endorsement from countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania, marking a significant diplomatic momentum for the former Senegalese president.

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