Dr. Ablassé Ouédraogo advocates for Macky Sall's UN Secretary-General candidacy

Dr. Ablassé Ouédraogo, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso, former President of the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity, former Director-General of the World Trade Organization, and former UN senior official, supports Macky Sall's candidacy for UN Secretary-General. Ouédraogo views Sall's bid as a historic opportunity for Africa, symbolizing hope for rebalancing international relations and strengthening the continent's voice in global governance. He highlights Sall's international stature, commitment to multilateralism, experience as President of Senegal, and roles in African and international organizations. Sall is seeking to succeed António Guterres in January 2027. On April 22, 2026, Sall is scheduled to be heard at the UN headquarters before representatives of 193 member states to present his vision. Ouédraogo emphasizes Sall's political journey, including his decision to step down after two terms despite a constitutional revision that allowed for a third, as evidence of his democratic commitment. Sall's past leadership roles include President of the African Union 2022–2023, ECOWAS 2015–2016, President of the Global Center on Adaptation to Climate Change, and Special Envoy of the Paris Pact for People and the Planet in 2024. A poll attributed to the British firm Holding Price Limited reportedly shows Sall leading with 38.6% of voting intentions among political decision-makers, diplomats, and international experts, ahead of three other