4th President of Senegal, formerly Prime Minister
Is Macky Sall preparing for a political comeback in Senegal? | Africanews: Will Senegal's former president Macky Sall return to national politics now that he ...
africanews.com/2026/10/21/is-macky-sall-preparing-for-a-political-comeback-in-senegal/
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall and Uganda's Olara Otunnu have each received 10 "discourage" votes, leaving their chances in the race to ... Show more
Senegal lays first criminal charges over political unrest between 2021 and 2024 | Africanews
africanews.com/2026/09/25/senegal-lays-first-criminal-charges-over-political-unrest-between-2021-and-2024/
Senegal's President Faye: Macky Sall best candidate 'to fight for Africa' at UN: Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has thrown his weight behind his ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20260925-senegal-president-bassirou-diomaye-faye-macky-sall-best-candidate-to-fight-for-africa-at-un
As António Guterres prepares to step down as UN Secretary-General on December 31, 2026, two African figures, former Senegalese President Macky Sall and veteran ... Show more
Africa Intelligence Aug 21
SENEGAL | Former Senegalese president Macky Sall now knows his chances of becoming UN secretary-general are slim. Faced with opposition from both African and ... Show more
Former Senegalese leader Sall's bid for UN top job in trouble after straw poll | Africanews
africanews.com/2026/08/01/former-senegalese-leader-salls-bid-for-un-top-job-in-trouble-after-straw-poll/
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall Faces Setback in UN Bid: As the date draws closer for replacing outgoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres ...
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Sall's chances at UN secretary-general role weakened after first vote: Antonio Guterres’s successor as United Nations secretary-general will be named in October ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20260809-sall-s-chances-at-un-secretary-general-role-weakened-after-first-vote
Senegal's Faye Backs Ex-President Sall's Bid for UN Top Job in U-Turn: Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has endorsed former President Macky Sall's ...
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Uganda's Olara Otunnu has joined the race to head the UN. His entry into the contest is shaped by growing tensions between Rwanda and Burundi over support ... Show more
In a surprising diplomatic reversal, Senegal is now throwing its weight behind former President Macky Sall in his bid for the top UN job — after years of ... Show more
EXPLAINER | Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?: Candidates promise institutional reforms, gender parity and a more agile United Nations
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-07-27-explainer-who-are-the-candidates-running-for-un-secretary-general/
Macky Sall pledges to restore trust in UN as leadership race gathers pace: Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has pledged to restore trust in the United ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20260724-macky-sall-pledges-to-restore-trust-in-un-as-leadership-race-gathers-pace
guyanachronicle.com Jul 24
Message from H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett:
"Having just concluded the UN Town Hall with fellow candidates for the next UNSG ... Show more
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is ramping up his campaign to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, meeting regional leaders to rally ... Show more
Africa Intelligence Jul 22
Senegal • Before Dakar and Moscow, Macky Sall makes a brief visit to London: A few hours before his much-publicised trip to Senegal, the former president ...
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Senegal changes course to back ex-leader Macky Sall as UN chief: The Senegalese government on Monday made a U-turn, announcing it would back former president ...
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China supports United Nations in better playing central role in international affairs, says foreign minister
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Africa Intelligence Jun 23
SENEGAL | With his campaign for the post of UN secretary-general in full swing, former president Macky Sall is preparing to arrive in South Korea to take part ... Show more
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For the first time in ten years, the United Nations is preparing to appoint a new Secretary-General, and the global body could, for the first time ... Show more
Macky Sall and the UN: investigating the shadowy Holding Price Limited poll: As public hearings to select the next UN secretary-general approached ...
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Senegal's Macky Sall in UN leadership race faces rare public questioning: Four candidates to lead the United Nations face public questioning at the ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20260421-senegal-s-macky-sall-in-un-leadership-race-faces-rare-public-questioning
Former Senegalese president, Macky Sall has told DW he well qualified to lead the United Nations as he bids for the top job ... Show more
Senegal's ex-president Macky Sall is campaigning to become the next UN secretary‑general. There's mixed reactions among Africans to his bid ... Show more
Top candidates grilled at UN in contention to replace Guterres as secretary general
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Historic opportunity? The UN has never had a female Secretary-General - | now two women are running
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Candidates seeking the UN’s top job, including Senegal’s Macky Sall, say they are committed to revitalizing the troubled organization. #DWAfrica
Who will lead the UN next? Four candidates make their cases: Rafael Grossi, Michelle Bachelet, Rebeca Grynspan and Macky Sall lay out their visions for the world ...
thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/22/who-will-lead-the-un-next-four-candidates-make-their-cases/
Four candidates face grilling as they bid to be the next UN secretary-general: Chile’s Michelle Bachelet, Argentina’s Rafael Grossi, Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan ...
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-04-21-four-candidates-face-grilling-as-they-bid-to-be-the-next-un-secretary-general/
'Save humanity': Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN: Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan ...
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Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan and Senegal's Macky Sall ... Show more
‘Save humanity’: Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN: UNITED NATIONS: Four contenders are squaring up to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the ...
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ISS Africa Apr 07
The AU’s rejection of Macky Sall’s UNSG bid reflects more than politics.
By resisting Burundi’s late attempt to secure Africa’s endorsement ... Show more
ISS Africa Apr 07
Macky Sall’s UN bid: a stress test for the African Union? | ISS Africa: Rather than indicating disunity, the outcome shows that the AU upheld its procedures for ...
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Several African countries — including Nigeria, South Africa and Senegal — have opposed former Senegalese President Macky Sall’s bid for the United Nations’ top ... Show more
Senegal's former President Macky Sall boasts impeccable credentials as he seeks to become the United Nations Secretary-General. What does he have to offer?
Senegal's former President Macky Sall is one of the top contenders for the post of UN Secretary-General and, so far, the only candidate from Africa aiming ... Show more
Senegal: opponents speak out against Macky Sall's UN candidacy | Africanews: Senegal's former president Macky Sall is seeking one of the most coveted positions ...
africanews.com/2026/03/07/senegal-opponents-speak-out-against-macky-salls-un-candidacy/
Senegal's former President Macky Sall has been nominated in a bid to become the United Nations Secretary-General, succeeding António Guterres ... Show more
Senegal divided over former president Macky Sall's candidacy for UN chief | Africanews
africanews.com/2026/03/09/senegal-divided-over-former-president-macky-salls-candidacy-for-un-chief/
Former Senegalese president enters UN Secretary-General race | Africanews: Macky Sall, who was put forward for the world body's top job by Burundi ...
africanews.com/2026/03/03/former-senegalese-president-enters-un-secretary-general-race/
Senegal: parliament refers former minister to court over embezzlement claims | Africanews
africanews.com/2026/02/27/senegal-parliament-refers-former-minister-to-court-over-embezzlement-claims/
President Ruto quietly resumes engagements at main State House building: The Head of State had paused engagements at State House to pave way for renovations.
nation.africa/kenya/news/president-ruto-quietly-resumes-engagements-at-main-state-house-building-5370458
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SENEGAL | Already well established in the country under Macky Sall's presidency, Turkey continues to advance its interests with Bassirou Diomaye Faye ... Show more
Senegal • Ankara steps up initiatives with Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Senegal • Ankara steps up initiatives with Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Africa Intelligence Dec 16 25
MADAGASCAR-SENEGAL | Macky Sall is in Madagascar, where he has met with the head of the junta. Campaigning to succeed António Guterres as head of the UN ... Show more
IMF’s proposed Senegal debt restructure a ‘disgrace’, prime minister says: The IMF had previously frozen a $1.8bn programme with Senegal after hidden debts were ...
timeslive.co.za/news/2025-11-09-imfs-proposed-senegal-debt-restructure-a-disgrace-prime-minister-says/
Senegal’s parliament blocks attempt to accuse former president Sall of high treason | Africanews
africanews.com/2025/10/28/senegals-parliament-blocks-attempt-to-accuse-former-president-sall-of-high-treason/
Senegal: Resolution Accusing Macky Sall of High Treason Rejected: The proposal by Pastef MP Guy Marius Sagna called for the indictment of former President ...
allafrica.com/stories/202510280472.html
Ex-Senegalese president's brother charged with corruption: A brother of former Senegalese president Macky Sall has been charged with "money laundering" ...
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