The candidacy of former Senegal president Macky Sall for a position at the United Nations is facing challenges, as revealed by the results of a recent straw poll by the UN Security Council. The fourth indicative vote, held on September 29, 2026, showed Sall receiving five “encouraged” votes, nine “discouraged” votes, and one “no opinion.” This mirrors the results of the previous vote, although a slight decline occurred between the first two votes and the third. While these votes are not legally binding, they offer a gauge of support among the fifteen Security Council members. Diplomats use these informal "straw polls" to assess which candidates might achieve a consensus. Despite the challenges, Sall remains the sole West African candidate in the running, and can remain in the race as long as he chooses.