Macky Sall meets Diomaye Faye in Dakar: What they discussed

On July 17, 2026, Macky Sall met President Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the Presidential Palace in Dakar to seek official Senegalese support for his candidacy for UN Secretary-General. Diomaye Faye received him courteously but made no formal commitment. Sall pledged to regularly update the president on his candidacy's progress. This step is crucial for his campaign's credibility, which also depends on African Union consensus and other factors.