Guinea: This former minister under Alpha Condé supports Macky Sall's candidacy for UN Secretary-General

Despite being rejected by his own country, Senegal, Macky Sall has not given up on his UN ambitions. The former president, a declared candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, intends to fight to the end. He has strong support from several states, as well as from prominent African figures such as Mamadou Mouctar Diallo, former Minister of Youth under Alpha Condé.

In an opinion piece published on the website Guinéematin.com, the founder of the New Democratic Forces (NFD) party believes that Macky Sall's candidacy "is particularly relevant".

“Macky Sall’s work at the head of Senegal testifies to his ability to preserve institutional stability in a context of tensions…”

He highlights the actions taken by the native of Fatick when he led Senegal. "Macky Sall's work at the head of Senegal testifies to his ability to preserve institutional stability in a context of tensions while promoting dialogue and mediation to prevent and resolve conflicts. It has also resulted in the implementation of an ambitious economic transformation through the Emerging Senegal Plan (PSE) accompanied by significant progress in sustainable development," wrote the former Guinean minister, who also praised the record of the former Senegalese president at the head of the African Union.

“In his capacity as Chairperson of the AU, he played an active and visionary role in managing sensitive situations on the continent, as well as in supporting political transitions by prioritizing dialogue. He also raised Africa’s voice at the highest international level, particularly in the context of a global food crisis, by leading decisive diplomatic initiatives that helped secure the continent’s cereal supply and mitigate the effects of international tensions on African economies,” recalled Mouctar Diallo.

"His ability to unite people, reconcile divergent interests, and promote an inclusive approach is a decisive asset..."

He believes that Macky Sall is also globally recognized for his "commitment to dialogue between cultures and civilizations, as well as his work in favor of peace and security." He asserts that "his ability to unite, reconcile divergent interests, and promote an inclusive approach is a decisive asset for strengthening the effectiveness and legitimacy of the UN."

Macky Sall's profile perfectly meets the demands of today's world, which must "manage conflicts, prevent them, but also restore trust between nations and give new meaning to collective action," the former Guinean minister continued. He is also convinced that Macky Sall's election to the UN will allow Africa to actively participate in the conduct of world affairs.