Tensions rise in the race for the UN Secretary-General's seat
Oct 18, 2026
United Nations [New York], October 18: The race to choose the UN Secretary-General officially began late last year with the goal of finding a successor to Antonio Guterres for a term beginning January 1, 2027. Guterres became the ninth Secretary-General, succeeding Ban Ki-moon of South Korea for a term that started January 1, 2017, and is preparing to complete his second term at the end of this year.