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Russia rules out Lavrov candidacy for UN secretary-general

Russia has no plans to nominate Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for the position of United Nations secretary-general, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who cited an established practice concerning the permanent members of the Security Council. Speaking at a press briefing, Zakharova......

Michelle Bachelet withdraws from race to become next UN secretary-general

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn her candidacy to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, bringing an end to her campaign to succeed António Guterres, whose second term is due to end on December 31, 2026. Bachelet announced her decision on September 19......

Bachelet withdraws from UN leadership contest as race enters new phase

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the race to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, bringing an end to a campaign that had sought to place a Latin American woman at the head of the world body. Bachelet announced her decision on September 19, saying she......

UN secretary-general race enters a new phase as Rodriguez-Birkett gains ground

The race to succeed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has entered a new stage after Guyanese candidate Carolyn Rodriguez-Birkett emerged as the leading contender in a second informal and confidential poll conducted by the UN Security Council. Rodriguez-Birkett reportedly received......

UN Security Council holds second vote to choose the next secretary-general

The United Nations Security Council is holding a second round of an informal indicative vote as the selection process for the organization’s next secretary-general moves forward amid deep divisions among member states. Eight candidates are currently in the race to succeed António Guterres,......