UN Candidature: The Secret Behind Macky Sall's 5 Votes Made Public

During the fourth indicative vote of the Security Council on September 29, 2026, Macky Sall received only 5 'encouraging' votes, indicating stagnant support in his bid for an UN seat amid fierce competition with eight other candidates. This score, identical to the previous vote, shows a challenging evolution, with support decreasing from earlier rounds in July and August. The results come from an informal 'straw poll' that is not official or legally binding but reveals the support dynamics. The voting process is complicated by the fact that votes from permanent and non-permanent members are not distinguished, making interpretation more nuanced.