Six candidates vying to become the next UN secretary after Guterres

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Six candidates vying to become the next UN secretary-general presented their visions for the organisation on Thursday, as the United Nations faces a financial and confidence crisis ahead of a selection process that will determine its leadership from January 2027. France 24 International affairs editor Kethevane Gorjestani shares further insights on candidates.

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