Former President of Senegal, Macky Sall, is facing increasingly difficult odds in his bid to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. After four indicative votes, Sall remains stuck with only five supporting votes, while Rebeca Grynspan is gaining momentum. On September 29th, 2026, Sall's candidacy received five “encourage” votes, nine “discourage” votes, and one “no opinion” – the same result as the previous round. To succeed, a candidate requires nine votes at the Security Council, without a veto from any of the permanent members. Currently, Washington is advocating for a reform-minded candidate and downplaying regional considerations, weakening the argument for an African turn, and Burundi initially supported his candidacy, but the African Union did not formally endorse him. A recent shift in support within Senegal, following tensions and controversy, appears to have coincided with a loss of support for Sall’s UN bid.