AU’s credibility test as Macky Sall’s bid for UN top seat roils Africa

Senegal's President Macky Sall addresses the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, US, September 19, 2023.

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Former Senegalese President Macky Sall's has been disowned by his nation and the African Union (AU) in his effort to contest the seat of Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN).

Twenty other AU member states also rejected his candidacy but he is pressing on.