“I consulted President Diomaye…”: Macky Sall on withdrawing his candidacy for the UN
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Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has officially withdrawn his candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. The announcement, made on Saturday, October 17, 2026, followed the outcomes of informal consultations and a preliminary vote held on October 16, 2026.
In his official statement regarding the withdrawal, Sall noted that he had consulted with regional leaders prior to his decision, specifically mentioning President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal and President Evariste Ndayishimiye.
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Ivoire Matin (Abidjan, Ivory Coast) (CI)Focuses bluntly on the withdrawal using colloquial terminology ("jette l'éponge").
Senegal7 (Dakar, Senegal) (SN)Emphasizes local political consultation by highlighting Sall's communication with President Diomaye Faye.
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