The President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, received His Excellency Mr. Macky Sall, former President of the Republic, at the Presidential Palace on Friday, 17 July 2026. The former President met with the Head of State to discuss his candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. At the conclusion of the meeting, the President of the Republic decided that Senegal will fully support the candidacy of His Excellency Mr. Macky Sall for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Accordingly, the Head of State has instructed the Government and the entire Senegalese diplomatic network to fully mobilise in promoting this candidacy among the Member States of the United Nations. The President of the Republic also calls on all segments of the nation to support this candidacy, which now represents Senegal’s bid in the service of Africa and a stronger, more effective multilateral system.