Macky Sall tops headlines as UN SG race heats up; ex-Senegal president (2012–2024) known for stabilizing democracy and term limits.
Candidates for the UN Secretary-General role have undergone public questioning at UN headquarters. The process aims to increase transparency as the organization faces calls for reform and internal challenges. The contenders include Michelle Bachelet, Rafael Grossi, Rebeca Grynspan, and Macky Sall, with the final decision expected by late July.
In a developing crisis, Parliament has reinstated Ousmane Sonko as a lawmaker and elected him speaker with 132 votes, as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government. The move follows months of tension over debt, IMF talks, and policy direction, with Pastef holding a strong parliamentary majority.