United Nations Secretary-General
Coverage of United Nations Secretary-General in the Nexus archive.
- BUK professor speaks on appointment to UN global panel
Mrs. Sa’id, a professor, was appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General to a 21-member scientific panel studying the physical effects and societal impact of nuclear war. The post BUK professor speaks on appointment to UN global panel appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
- Museveni Backs Ex-Rival Olara Otunnu for United Nations Secretary-General
Uganda nominated Olara Otunnu for United Nations Secretary-General on 24 July 2026, and the UN shared the nomination with all member states on 25 July 2026. Otunnu, a former Ugandan Foreign Minister and UN Under-Secretary-General, is known for creating the 'Otunnu Formula' straw-ballot system.
- Nigeria: Tinubu Told to Nominate Jonathan for UN Secretary-General
The African Policy and Research Consortium has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to nominate former President Goodluck Jonathan for the role of United Nations Secretary-General.
- Senegal: Senegal's Faye Backs Ex-President Sall's Bid for UN Top Job in U-Turn
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has endorsed Macky Sall's candidacy for United Nations secretary-general, according to the foreign ministry. This endorsement provides Sall crucial backing from his home country despite political divisions.
- Sudan: TSC President Meets UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Sudan
The President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, met with UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, to discuss ongoing peace efforts in Sudan. The meeting included Sudan's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salim.