Seven candidates enter race to succeed UN chief Guterres
António Guterres steps down on 31 December after nearly a decade, leaving seven contenders competing to lead the United Nations from 2027.
Seven candidates are competing to become the next United Nations Secretary-General as António Guterres prepares to leave office on 31 December, concluding close to a decade at the helm of the world body.
The selection process will involve informal polls before the Security Council formally recommends a candidate, with the new Secretary-General due to take office on 1 January 2027.
The race to lead the UN comes at a moment of significant global tension, and the choice of successor will be closely watched by member states seeking a leader capable of navigating an increasingly fractious international landscape.
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