UN Secretary-General Candidates 2026: Full Race Guide Who Will Lead the World Body in 2027?

Six candidates for the 2026 UN Secretary-General race standing at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York

The current Secretary-General is António Guterres of Portugal, whose second term ends on December 31, 2026. That means the United Nations needs a new chief  and fast. On November 25, 2025, the Presidents of the General Assembly and the Security Council formally opened the 2026 Secretary-General race with a joint letter inviting nominations from member […]

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