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Macky Sall withdraws from UN Secretary-General race after straw poll favors Latin American candidate

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has withdrawn his candidacy for UN Secretary-General following a Security Council straw poll that favored a Latin American candidate. This narrows the field and signals a shift in regional dynamics, with Africa's bid for the top UN post facing a setback. The move reflects the influence of the Security Council's informal consultations in shaping the selection process.

Al Jazeera ARabout 11 hours agoSNCredibility 45%View source

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Macky Sall Withdraws from UN Secretary-General Race After Straw Poll

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has withdrawn his candidacy for UN Secretary-General, confirmed by multiple sources. This action follows a Security Council straw poll that reportedly favored a Latin American candidate, narrowing the field to six remaining candidates. The specific reasons for Sall's withdrawal are undisclosed, and the full impact on the frontrunner status and regional dynamics remains unclear.

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