Former Senegal President Macky Sall Backs U.N. Reform Push

6/25/2026

Macky Sall U.N. secretary general bid centers on reform, efficiency, and U.S. backing He says the UN must cut waste and bureaucracy, with pressure rising for the 2027 race

Former Senegal President Macky Sall is emerging as a leading contender for U.N. secretary general and is presenting himself as a reformminded candidate with the backing of the United States. In an interview cited by Fox News, Sall said the United Nations needs to be more efficient and less burdened by waste and bureaucracy. He echoed a Trumpera slogan by saying the organization should be made “great again,” a message that aligns with growing calls for accountability inside the global body. The article also notes that U.N. officials and observers expect the next secretary general to face pressure to improve performance as António Guterres prepares to leave office in 2027. Any successor will need broad support from the Security Council’s permanent members, including the United States, China, Russia, France and the United Kingdom.