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China to decide first female UN chief as Security Council vote deadlocks
South China Morning PostLO·CN · CR · GY·about 6 hours ago
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye publicly endorsed former President Macky Sall for UN Secretary-General, a notable reversal given their past political rivalry. The endorsement signals a potential African consensus candidate ahead of the 2026 selection process, though Sall's candidacy is not yet formalized. This move could reshape regional diplomatic alignments and influence the UN leadership race.