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Who will be next UN chief? Meet 7 candidates in race to replace Guterres; how secretary-general is chosen | Explained
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September 23, 2026
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres will step down on December 31, marking nearly a decade in office. Seven candidates are vying to succeed him, with a new UN leader set to begin on January 1, 2027, following informal polls and recommendations from the Security Council.
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