Candidature de Macky Sall à l'ONU : « Le droit international a parlé », l'analyse sans concession de Me Abdoulaye Tine
The failure of Macky Sall's candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations continues to generate intense analysis. In a noteworthy opinion piece, Abdoulaye Tine, a Doctor of International Law and member of the Diomaye President coalition, revisits what he calls the "final verdict" of March 26, 2026, the date on which twenty member states of the African Union (AU) blocked the consensus process.
Dakar's "no": an insurmountable legal obstacle
According to the expert, the collapse of this ambition is not the result of a conspiracy, but rather the rigorous application of diplomatic norms. Mr. Tine emphasizes that "in international relations, without your state, you are nothing." He recalls that the break came from Senegal itself, via a diplomatic note specifying that "the Republic of Senegal has, at no stage, endorsed the candidacy of former President Macky Sall."
According to the legal expert, this lack of national support is an "absolute condition." He compares the situation to that of an athlete deprived of their national committee: "A bid without Dakar is impossible. The matter was settled before it even began." Beyond the lack of support, the author points to a "procedural irregularity," as the bid was submitted by Burundi without prior coordination with the AU, as well as reservations about the "management of public affairs" under the former president's administration.
The urgent need for a Plan B for Africa
Abdoulaye Tine's assessment now looks to the future: "Africa has only three weeks left" to find a new standard-bearer. With public hearings at the UN beginning on April 20, 2026, the continent risks arriving "empty-handed in New York" facing declared candidates like Michelle Bachelet or Rafael Grossi.
The stakes are high: preserving "geographic rotation," a customary practice that could be jeopardized if Africa delays too long. The expert calls on the African Union to convene an "extraordinary session" to appoint an "irreproachable" figure who, this time, enjoys the "explicit support of their own country."
In conclusion, while praising the "dignity" of Macky Sall as a statesman, Mr. Tine emphasizes that "the law protects us from ourselves" and prevents "ambition from consuming everything." The message to African institutions is clear: "The time for action is now," because the world is not waiting.
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