African Union Rejects Senegal President's UN Bid
Macky Sall is trying to be the UN Secretary-General. The African Union does not support him. Many African countries have blocked his candidacy.
Macky Sall, the former President of Senegal, is running for the role of UN Secretary-General. He is competing against Antonio Guterres, who is currently in the position. Twenty out of fifty-five African Union member states voted against his candidacy. Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye led the effort to block Sall. Sall believes he has support from a majority of African nations despite the opposition.
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Highlights
AU Refuses Sall's Candidacy
The African Union rejected Macky Sall’s bid for UN Secretary-General.
Sall Continues to Pursue Role
Macky Sall is still running for the position despite the AU’s rejection.
Opposition from Member States
18 out of 55 member states blocked Sall’s candidacy.
Burundi Backed the Initiative
Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye led the effort to support Sall.
Sall Claims Majority Support
Sall believes he has support from a majority of African nations.