Senegal's Macky Sall faces setback in UN Secretary-General race after fourth Security Council vote

On September 29, 2026, the UN Security Council held its fourth indicative vote for the next Secretary-General. Senegal's former president, Macky Sall, received nine unfavorable votes, leaving him far from the required nine favorable votes. In response, Sall met with Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa in New York to broaden his support. Other candidates, including Argentina's Rafael Grossi, are gaining ground. With only three months left in António Guterres's term, the Security Council must decide soon.