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Candidate for the position of United Nations secretary-general, Macky Sall, speaks during the "UN Town Hall: The Next Secretary-General" event at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., July 23, 2026.

Former Senegal president abandons bid to become next UN Chief

His decision followed consultations with Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who had both supported his campaign to become the next UN Secretary-General.

By Bradley Bosire 17 Oct 2026

Uganda formally nominates Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General post

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Uganda formally nominates Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General post

The nomination was confirmed in a joint letter dated July 25 from U.N. General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock and U.N. Security Council President Zenon Ngay Mukongo, who informed permanent representatives and observers that Uganda had officially submitted Otunnu's name for consideration.

By David Abonyo 26 Jul 2026

Kenya protests UN report on Haiti mission, defends troops against abuse allegations

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Kenya protests UN report on Haiti mission, defends troops against abuse allegations

Mudavadi expressed concern that the Secretary-General’s report, referenced as A/80/644, failed to accurately reflect the findings of investigations into allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving Kenyan personnel deployed to Haiti.

By Bradley Bosire 8 Apr 2026