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Africa: Macky Sall Officially Withdraws His Candidacy for UN Secretary-General Position

Published by AllAfrica By info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) · 19 October 2026 at 16:22
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Africa: Macky Sall Officially Withdraws His Candidacy for UN Secretary-General Position
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[allAfrica] Former Senegalese President Macky Sall announced on Saturday, October 17, 2026, his withdrawal of his candidacy for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations.

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