« Rivalités et agendas cachés » : Les révélations d'Alioune Ndoye sur le blocage de Macky Sall
The candidacy of former Senegalese President Macky Sall for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations continues to elicit mixed reactions within the African Union. While the breaking of the silent procedure has been interpreted by some as a disavowal, Alioune Ndoye, mayor of Dakar-Plateau, sees it rather as the expression of a debate on leadership and narratives, revealing both the tensions and the aspirations of the continent.
Of the 55 member states of the African Union, 20 have interrupted the silent process: 14 by raising an objection and 6 by requesting an extension. According to Alioune Ndoye, "this does not reflect a rejection but an incomplete consensus," since 35 states have not expressed any reservations.
Since then, Egypt and Liberia have withdrawn their objections, a sign that resistance is waning and that the initial reservations stemmed more from diplomatic caution than from fundamental disagreement.
Regional rivalries and issues of principle
The mayor of Dakar-Plateau points out that behind the objections lie stories and agendas: mistrust of certain Southern African states regarding the Western Sahara issue, ambitions of regional powers, long-standing rivalries between capitals, and external influences. But reducing Macky Sall's candidacy to these divisions would be, in his view, "a double injustice: to the man, a master of compromise and a veteran of international negotiations, and to Senegal, renowned for its bridging diplomacy and commitment to multilateralism."
A legitimate candidacy
Alioune Ndoye emphasizes the regularity of the process: "The candidacy was submitted on March 2, 2026, and validated by the Bureau of the African Union Conference." The courteous tone adopted by Macky Sall's camp in the face of objections illustrates, according to him, "a leadership style based on elegance and restraint."
For the mayor of Plateau, the issue goes beyond Macky Sall himself. "It's about whether Africa is ready to embrace global ambition and stand behind one of its own. Rejecting this candidacy in the name of internal rivalries would send a dangerous message: that of a continent incapable of overcoming its divisions. Conversely, supporting it would affirm African maturity in global governance."
A window of opportunity
“History is not kind to missed opportunities,” writes Alioune Ndoye. For him, “the question is not whether Macky Sall deserves this position, but whether Africa can afford to let such an opportunity slip away.” He concludes: “Supporting this candidacy means affirming the continent’s role in international affairs in the present.”
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