Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is maintaining his candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), despite not securing official backing from the African Union (AU).
His team insists the process remains open, even as opposition persists within the continental body. Around 20 AU member states had initially opposed the bid, reflecting divisions over his candidacy.
The move has also drawn criticism at home in Senegal, where the current authorities accuse Sall of significantly increasing the country’s debt and of overseeing the repression of political protests. At least 65 people were reported killed during demonstrations between 2021 and 2024.
To unpack the political implications of the bid, Communication Consultant and Analyst Mademba Ndiaye says the candidacy is likely to remain contentious both regionally and domestically.
–ChannelAfrica–
