AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUN Leadership Race: The UN Security Council’s second secret straw poll for the next secretary-general put Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett on top with eight “encourage” votes, edging Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan and Argentina’s Rafael Grossi (seven each), while Senegal’s Macky Sall also picked up support and newcomer Ivonne A-Baki landed in last place with zero “encourage” votes. ICC-US Tensions: Senegal voiced “deep concern” over US sanctions targeting ICC officials, including Senegalese prosecutor Abdoulaye Seye, warning the measures could undermine the court’s independence. Senegal Football at Home and Abroad: Former World Cup winner Patrick Vieira was appointed Senegal coach, but federation insiders say the deal is still at a preliminary stage; meanwhile, Senegal’s national women’s team lost to the Philippines 79-75 in the FIBA Pre-OQT finale. Sports Business/Transfers: Liverpool’s pursuit of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye continues amid PSG asking prices, while Senegalese midfielder Dion Lopy’s red card helped Al-Ittihad grind out a 1-0 win in Saudi Arabia. Fishing Economy: Senegal plans to expand its inshore exclusive zone from 6 to 12 nautical miles to protect small-scale fishers as sardinella stocks collapse.
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