Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Senegal backs Sall for UN chief
Senegal's current president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has decided to support his predecessor, Macky Sall, in becoming the next United Nations secretary-general.
This is a big deal because Faye's government has often criticized Sall's time in office.
Sall is one of five people trying to replace the current UN chief, Antonio Guterres, whose term ends at the end of this year.
Burundi, which is currently leading the African Union, suggested Sall for the job.
Even though there have been some problems between Faye and Sall, Faye has asked his government to help Sall win the position.
This shows that, despite their differences, they can work together on important international matters.
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye endorses former President Macky Sall for UN Secretary-General.
Faye instructs his government to fully mobilize support for Sall's candidacy.
Sall is one of five candidates vying to succeed Antonio Guterres, whose term ends December 31.
Faye's administration has previously criticized Sall's record, alleging financial mismanagement and political repression.
Sall denies the allegations and seeks the UN top job with Burundi's backing.
- Who
- Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former President Macky Sall
- What
- Endorsement of Sall's candidacy for UN Secretary-General
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Dakar, Senegal
- Why
- To support Sall's bid for the UN top job, despite political divisions
Faye's Government
Sall's Administration
Political Relations
Faye's Government
Faye's government has criticized Sall's record, accusing his administration of financial mismanagement and political repression.
Sall's Administration
Sall denies the allegations of financial mismanagement and political repression.
- Current Senegalese President
- Bassirou Diomaye Faye
- Former Senegalese President
- Macky Sall
- UN Secretary-General Term Ends
- December 31
- Number of Candidates for UN Secretary-General
- 5
- African Union's Rotating Presidency Holder
- Burundi
- Date of Faye's Endorsement Announcement
- July 20